KIWI NG
6.2#14 in container build toolsFree planFree planLinuxSelf-hosted
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Source-to-Image
7.2#2 in sampler softwareFree planFree planLinuxmacOSSelf-hostedWindows
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| Fact | KIWI NG | Source-to-Image |
|---|---|---|
| License | The source repository identifies the project license as GPL-3.0. | The repository is released under the Apache License 2.0. |
| Purpose | KIWI NG is a command-line image builder that creates bootable, reproducible Linux images for virtual machines, cloud platforms, removable media, containers, and specialized deployment targets. | Source-to-Image is a toolkit and workflow for building reproducible container images from source code. |
KIWI NG plans
- KIWI NGFree
Source-to-Image plans
- Source-to-ImageFree
Pick KIWI NG if…
KIWI NG suits Linux users who need to produce repeatable images for virtual machines, cloud platforms, removable media, or containers. It is a fit for people comfortable using command-line tools and maintaining a suitable Linux build host.
Pick Source-to-Image if…
S2I suits developers who want a repeatable way to turn source into runnable container images, including workflows that build from Git without a Dockerfile. Teams can also use its builder-image scripts and supported incremental builds to customize that process.