LXD
7.0#1 in container enginesFrom $25 a yearFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
VisitLXD vs Moby
What both publish
| Fact | LXD | Moby |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial support | Canonical makes commercial LXD support available through Ubuntu Pro. | Moby releases are supported by maintainers, the community and users on a best-efforts basis only. |
| What it does | LXD is an open source solution for managing virtual machines and system containers. | Moby is an open framework created by Docker for assembling specialized container systems. |
LXD plans
- LXD open sourceFree
- Ubuntu Pro PersonalFree
- Ubuntu Pro Enterprise workstation$25 a year
- Ubuntu Pro Enterprise server$500 a year
Moby plans
No prices published.
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.
Pick Moby if…
Moby suits engineers, integrators, and enthusiasts who want to modify or assemble container-based systems. Application developers seeking a simpler way to run containers are directed to Docker CE, while enterprise teams seeking commercial support are directed to Mirantis Container Runtime.