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LXD vs OrbStack

LXD

7.0#1 in container enginesFrom $25 a year

Free planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted

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OrbStack

7.2#2 in container runtime softwareFrom $8 a month

Free planAPImacOS

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LXD plans

LXD open sourceFree
Ubuntu Pro PersonalFree
Ubuntu Pro Enterprise workstation$25 a year
Ubuntu Pro Enterprise server$500 a year

OrbStack plans

FreeFree
Pro$8 a month
EnterprisePriced on request

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 OrbStack if…

OrbStack suits macOS users who want local containers, Linux machines, or a lightweight Kubernetes cluster for development. Personal users can use the free plan, while commercial users need a per-user license.

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Container Runtime Software