LXC
5.9#17 in container enginesFree planFree planAPILinuxSelf-hosted
VisitLXC vs LXD
What both publish
| Fact | LXC | LXD |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2008 | 2004 |
| Release support | The project lists LXC 7.0 and 6.0 as long term support releases, with support through June 1, 2031 and June 1, 2029 respectively. | LXD LTS releases are created every two years and receive standard support for five years. |
LXC plans
- LXCFree
LXD plans
- LXD open sourceFree
- Ubuntu Pro PersonalFree
- Ubuntu Pro Enterprise workstation$25 a year
- Ubuntu Pro Enterprise server$500 a year
Pick LXC if…
LXC suits Linux users who need to create and manage system or application containers without a separate kernel. It may fit people who can configure cgroup limits and understand the different risks of privileged containers.
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.