firecracker-containerd vs LXC
| firecracker-containerd | LXC | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, self-hosted | Linux |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| OCI support | Yes | — |
| Windows containers | No | — |
| Runtime mode | virtualized | — |
| Host platforms | linux | — |
| Rootless mode | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Container Runtime Software. On Freedom251, firecracker-containerd scores higher on our published basis.