Apptainer vs systemd-nspawn
| Apptainer | systemd-nspawn | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | |
| Free trial | No | |
| Paid from | Free | |
| Platforms | api, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Windows | Linux, self-hosted |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Rootless mode | Yes | Yes |
| Image building | Yes | |
| Windows containers | No | |
| Image format | both | |
| Runtime interface | other | other |
| Supported host OS | Linux; Windows via WSL2; macOS via Linux VM | Linux |
Listed together in Best Container Engines