Kata Containers
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VisitKata Containers vs LXD
What both publish
| Fact | Kata Containers | LXD |
|---|---|---|
| Community support | The project offers community contact through Slack and mailing lists and is supported by the Open Infrastructure Foundation. | LXD provides documentation, a discussion forum, tutorials, and GitHub-based contribution channels. |
| Founded | 2017 | 2004 |
| What it does | Kata Containers is an open-source container runtime that uses lightweight virtual machines to provide workload isolation while fitting into the container ecosystem. | LXD is an open source solution for managing virtual machines and system containers. |
Kata Containers plans
- Kata ContainersFree
LXD plans
- LXD open sourceFree
- Ubuntu Pro PersonalFree
- Ubuntu Pro Enterprise workstation$25 a year
- Ubuntu Pro Enterprise server$500 a year
Pick Kata Containers if…
Kata Containers suits Linux users seeking container ecosystem integration alongside workload isolation through virtual machines. It is intended for users who want container-like performance with stronger isolation.
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.