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containerd vs Jib
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| Fact | containerd | Jib |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Go | Java |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 21k | 14k |
| Latest | v2.4.2 | v3.5.4-gradle |
| Last push | 2026-11-11 | 2026-11-03 |
| Release cadence | about 1 day between releases | about 28 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 38 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) →
PartialcontainerdThe runtime Docker itself runs on, without image builds or the Docker CLI; driven by Kubernetes or nerdctl.
PartialJibBuilds container images from Maven or Gradle without a Dockerfile or a Docker daemon, for Java apps only.
containerd
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
containerd
✓ signed The latest release, v2.4.2, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Jib
unsigned The latest release, v3.5.4-gradle, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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