Depot vs rules_docker
| Depot | rules_docker | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | No |
| Paid from | $20/mo | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | api, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Web, Windows | Linux, macOS |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Paid from | 20 /mo | — |
| Build method | remote | daemonless |
| Multi-architecture builds | Yes | — |
| Build cache backends | local | — |
| SBOM generation | Yes | — |
| Build secret handling | Yes | — |
Both are listed in Best Container Build Tools. On The Geeks Club, Depot scores higher on our published basis.