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