apko vs rules_img
| apko | rules_img | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, self-hosted | Linux, macOS |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Build method | daemonless | daemonless |
| Multi-architecture builds | Yes | Yes |
| SBOM generation | Yes | — |
| Build cache backends | — | multiple |
Both are listed in Best Container Build Tools. On Specifiction, apko scores higher on our published basis.