Kata Containers vs runc
| Kata Containers | runc | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux | Linux |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Rootless mode | Yes | Yes |
| Kubernetes CRI | Yes | — |
| Windows containers | No | No |
| Image format | oci | oci |
| Runtime interface | containerd | other |
| Supported host OS | Linux | Linux |
| Image building | — | No |
Both are listed in Best Container Engines, Best Container Runtime Software. On Inferse, Kata Containers scores higher on our published basis.