Docker Buildx vs rules_docker
| Docker Buildx | rules_docker | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Linux, macOS |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Build method | local_daemon | daemonless |
| Multi-architecture builds | Yes | — |
| Build cache backends | multiple | — |
| SBOM generation | Yes | — |
| Build secret handling | Yes | — |
Both are listed in Best Container Build Tools. On Freedom251, rules_docker scores higher on our published basis.