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Jib vs nerdctl
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| Fact | Jib | nerdctl |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Java | Go |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 14k | 10k |
| Latest | v3.5.4-gradle | v2.4.2 |
| Last push | 2026-11-03 | 2026-11-09 |
| Release cadence | about 28 days between releases | about 20 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 1 commit author on the default branch in the last 90 days | 33 commit authors 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) →
PartialJibBuilds container images from Maven or Gradle without a Dockerfile or a Docker daemon, for Java apps only.
Full replacementnerdctlA Docker-compatible command line for 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
nerdctl
- v2.4.22026-10-30nerdctl container:
- v2.4.12026-10-02nerdctl cp:
- v2.4.02026-09-20This release improves compatibility with Docker v29.
- v2.4.0-rc.02026-09-18This release improves compatibility with Docker v29.pre-release
- v2.4.0-beta.02026-08-24This is the first beta release of nerdctl v2.4.0.pre-release
Jib
unsigned The latest release, v3.5.4-gradle, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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nerdctl
✓ signed The latest release, v2.4.2, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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