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Apptainer vs Jib
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| Fact | Apptainer | Jib |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Go | Java |
| Licence | Other | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 2k | 14k |
| Latest | v1.5.5 | v3.5.4-gradle |
| Last push | 2026-11-09 | 2026-11-03 |
| Release cadence | about 30 days between releases | about 28 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 14 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 1 commit author on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Docker Engine (Moby). Alternatives to Docker Engine (Moby) →
PartialApptainerRuns containers without root and without a daemon, built for HPC with single-file SIF images.
PartialJibBuilds container images from Maven or Gradle without a Dockerfile or a Docker daemon, for Java apps only.
Apptainer
- v1.6.0-rc.12026-11-03Apptainer v1.6.0-rc.1pre-release
- v1.5.52026-10-22Apptainer v1.5.5
- v1.5.42026-09-22Apptainer v1.5.4
- v1.5.32026-07-21Apptainer v1.5.3
- v1.5.22026-06-23Apptainer v1.5.2
Jib
- v3.5.4-gradle2026-07-14jib-gradle-plugin v3.5.4
- v3.5.2-maven2026-07-14jib-maven-plugin v3.5.2
- v0.28.2-core2026-07-14jib-core v0.28.2
- v3.5.3-gradle2026-02-06jib-gradle-plugin v3.5.3
- v3.5.2-gradle2025-12-12jib-gradle-plugin v3.5.2
Apptainer
unsigned The latest release, v1.5.5, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Jib
unsigned The latest release, v3.5.4-gradle, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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