firecracker-containerd vs LXD
| firecracker-containerd | LXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | No | Yes |
| Paid from | Free | $2.08/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, self-hosted | api, Linux, self-hosted, Web |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| OCI support | Yes | — |
| Windows containers | No | No |
| Runtime mode | virtualized | hybrid |
| Host platforms | linux | linux |
| Rootless mode | — | Yes |
| Desktop GUI | — | No |
Both are listed in Best Container Runtime Software. On Inferse, LXD scores higher on our published basis.