Finch
6.2#12 in container runtime softwareFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitFinch vs LXD
What both publish
| Fact | Finch | LXD |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2022 | 2004 |
Finch plans
- FinchFree
LXD plans
- LXD open sourceFree
- Ubuntu Pro PersonalFree
- Ubuntu Pro Enterprise workstation$25 a year
- Ubuntu Pro Enterprise server$500 a year
Pick Finch if…
Finch suits developers who want a local, open-source container tool across macOS, Windows, or Linux, particularly those using Compose workflows or Visual Studio Code Dev Containers. It is not intended for production use, especially multi-tenant workloads.
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.