Docker vs LXC (Linux Containers)

Docker is a containerization platform built on container technology (initially using LXC, now using containerd) that emphasizes ease of use, portability, and ecosystem tooling, while LXC is a lightweight virtualization method that operates closer to the Linux kernel and offers more direct system-level control. Docker dominates enterprise adoption with 82% market share in container platforms, while LXC serves users prioritizing minimal overhead and direct OS-level access.