firecracker-containerd
5.8#21 in container runtime softwareFree planFree planLinuxSelf-hosted
Visitfirecracker-containerd vs LXD
What both publish
| Fact | firecracker-containerd | LXD |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | The getting-started guide describes CNI plugins including bridge, ptp, host-local, firewall, and tc-redirect-tap. | LXD integrations are available for Juju, MAAS, Ansible, Terraform, Puppet Bolt, and Packer. |
firecracker-containerd plans
- firecracker-containerdFree
LXD plans
- LXD open sourceFree
- Ubuntu Pro PersonalFree
- Ubuntu Pro Enterprise workstation$25 a year
- Ubuntu Pro Enterprise server$500 a year
Pick firecracker-containerd if…
firecracker-containerd is for Linux operators who want containerd to run Linux containers inside Firecracker microVMs. It may suit those exploring workload isolation, provided they can meet its host requirements and evaluate the early-stage project themselves.
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.