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containerd vs CRI-O
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| Fact | containerd | CRI-O |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Go | Go |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 21k | 5.7k |
| Latest | v2.4.1 | v1.37.2 |
| Last push | 2026-10-05 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 1 day between releases | about 1 day between releases |
| Active contributors | 44 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 27 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
CRI-O replaces containerd. Alternatives to containerd →
Full replacementImplements the Kubernetes container runtime interface and nothing else.
containerd
containerd
✓ signed The latest release, v2.4.1, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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CRI-O
unsigned The latest release, v1.37.2, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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