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Apptainer vs pack

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Apptainerpack
LanguageGoGo
LicenceOtherApache-2.0
Stars2k3k
Latestv1.5.5v0.40.10
Last push2026-11-092026-11-09
Release cadenceabout 30 days between releasesabout 32 days between releases
Active contributors14 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days3 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

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.

    PartialpackBuilds container images from source with Cloud Native Buildpacks instead of a Dockerfile.