BuildKit
6.8#2 in container enginesFree planFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
VisitBuildKit vs LXD
What both publish
| Fact | BuildKit | LXD |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | The repository lists Moby and Docker, Tekton Pipelines, Docker buildx, Gitpod, Dagger, and other projects as BuildKit users. | LXD integrations are available for Juju, MAAS, Ansible, Terraform, Puppet Bolt, and Packer. |
BuildKit plans
- BuildKit (Apache License 2.0)Free
LXD plans
- LXD open sourceFree
- Ubuntu Pro PersonalFree
- Ubuntu Pro Enterprise workstation$25 a year
- Ubuntu Pro Enterprise server$500 a year
Pick BuildKit if…
BuildKit suits developers and teams who need configurable, cache-aware builds and multiple artifact formats. It also fits users who want rootless execution or integration with Docker and other listed projects.
Pick LXD if…
LXD suits Linux users who need to manage system containers, virtual machines, or both through command-line, API, or web interfaces. It also offers integrations for users of tools such as Juju, MAAS, Ansible, Terraform, Puppet Bolt, and Packer.