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