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Containerd

Containerd is the container runtime that actually runs containers.

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Our verdict

Who it's for

Industry-standard container runtime

Who should look elsewhere

Not for end users

Pros

  • +Industry standard runtime
  • +Kubernetes native
  • +Lightweight
  • +Stable
  • +CNCF graduated

Cons

  • −Not for end users
  • −CLI basic
  • −Low level
  • −Docker easier to use
  • −Learning curve

Key features

  • ✓Container runtime
  • ✓Industry standard
  • ✓Kubernetes CRI
  • ✓Daemon
  • ✓CNCF
  • ✓Open source

Pricing

PlanPriceBillingNotes
Free$0monthContainer runtime; CNCF graduated; Industry standard

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