BuildKit
6.8#2 in container enginesFree planFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
VisitBuildKit vs Shifter
What both publish
| Fact | BuildKit | Shifter |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | BuildKit is composed of the buildkitd daemon and the buildctl client. | The project includes a compute-node utility, an image gateway that pulls and repacks registry images, and example scripts or plugins for batch scheduler integration. |
| License | The repository identifies its license as Apache-2.0. | The repository license permits redistribution and use in source and binary forms subject to stated conditions and disclaimers. |
| Purpose | BuildKit converts source code into build artifacts efficiently and repeatably. | Shifter adapts Linux container concepts for extreme-scale high-performance computing and lets users run their own software environments at supercomputing facilities. |
| Security model | BuildKit describes itself as secure by default and usable with untrusted sources. | Shifter uses privileged operations to set up containers; its security documentation says processes launched in a container have privileges stripped and should not be able to re-escalate. |
| Support | The README directs users to the #buildkit channel on Docker Community Slack. | The project README directs users to its Google Groups email list for updates and community support. |
BuildKit plans
- BuildKit (Apache License 2.0)Free
Shifter plans
No prices published.
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 Shifter if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.