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containerd vs Podman

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containerdPodman
LanguageGoGo
LicenceApache-2.0Apache-2.0
Stars21k33k
Latestv2.4.1v6.1.3
Last push2026-10-052026-10-06
Release cadenceabout 1 day between releasesabout 7 days between releases
Active contributors44 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days90+ 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) →

    PartialcontainerdThe runtime Docker itself runs on, without image builds or the Docker CLI; driven by Kubernetes or nerdctl.

    Drop-inPodmanDocker-compatible CLI, daemonless and rootless by default.