Tech riderRev. 22 Sept 2026
- 1Runs onLinux
- 2CostsNot stated by the maker
- 3Rootless modeYes
- 4Image buildingNo
- 5Windows containersNo
- 6Image formatoci
- 7Runtime interfaceother
- 8Supported host OSLinux
7 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: github.com
Overview
runc is ranked #21 of 31 in container engines on Specifiction. It runs on Linux.
Compared on container engines
- Free plan
- Yesgithub.com
- Rootless mode
- Yesgithub.com
- Image building
- Nogithub.com
- Windows containers
- Nogithub.com
- Image format
- ocigithub.com
- Runtime interface
- othergithub.com
- Supported host OS
- Linuxgithub.com
Best runc alternatives
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Where it ranks on Specifiction
- Best Container Engines in 2026#21 of 31
- Best Container Runtime Software in 2026#21 of 27
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