firecracker-containerd vs OrbStack
| firecracker-containerd | OrbStack | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | No | Yes |
| Paid from | Free | $8/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, self-hosted | macOS |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| OCI support | Yes | — |
| Windows containers | No | — |
| Runtime mode | virtualized | — |
| Host platforms | linux | — |
| Paid from | — | 8 /user/mo |
Both are listed in Best Container Runtime Software. On Freedom251, firecracker-containerd scores higher on our published basis.