Docker Buildx vs Kaniko
| Docker Buildx | Kaniko | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Linux, self-hosted |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Build method | local_daemon | daemonless |
| Multi-architecture builds | Yes | Yes |
| Build cache backends | multiple | multiple |
| SBOM generation | Yes | — |
| Build secret handling | Yes | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Container Build Tools. On Everything Xiaomi, Kaniko scores higher on our published basis.