LXD
7.0#1 in container enginesFrom $25 a yearFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
VisitLXD vs Podman
What both publish
| Fact | LXD | Podman |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | LXD integrations are available for Juju, MAAS, Ansible, Terraform, Puppet Bolt, and Packer. | The Podman site lists support in Visual Studio Code, Cirrus CLI, GitHub Actions, and kind. |
LXD plans
- LXD open sourceFree
- Ubuntu Pro PersonalFree
- Ubuntu Pro Enterprise workstation$25 a year
- Ubuntu Pro Enterprise server$500 a year
Podman plans
- Free and open sourceFree
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 Podman if…
Podman suits developers and teams managing container workloads across supported host systems. Podman Desktop may suit users who prefer a graphical interface for container engines and image workflows.