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containerd
Industry-standard container runtime used by Docker, Kubernetes, and most orchestrators.
Free and open-source (Apache 2.0)
containerd is an industry-standard container runtime that manages the complete container lifecycle. It is the runtime used by Docker, Kubernetes (as the CRI), and most container orchestration platforms. Designed for embeddability and minimalism — not meant for direct end-user interaction but as infrastructure for higher-level tools.
- Best for: Containers & Orchestration
- Pricing: Free and open-source (Apache 2.0)
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