Apple container vs LXD
| Apple container | LXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | Yes |
| Paid from | — | $2.08/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | macOS | api, Linux, self-hosted, Web |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Image building | Yes | Yes |
| Windows containers | No | — |
| Image format | oci | — |
| Supported host OS | macOS 26 | Linux |
| Rootless mode | — | Yes |
| Runtime interface | — | other |
Both are listed in Best Container Engines, Best Container Runtime Software. On Freedom251, LXD scores higher on our published basis.