Docker Engine vs LXC
| Docker Engine | LXC | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | api, Linux, self-hosted |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Rootless mode | Yes | Yes |
| Image building | Yes | Yes |
| Kubernetes CRI | Yes | — |
| Windows containers | Yes | — |
| Image format | both | — |
| Runtime interface | docker | other |
| Supported host OS | Linux, Windows Server | Linux |
Both are listed in Best Container Engines, Best Container Runtime Software. On Freedom251, LXC scores higher on our published basis.