makisu

The premium Open Source alternative to Kaniko

🎯 Best for:Building Docker images inside secure, multi-tenant Kubernetes clusters.
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What is makisu?

Replaces Docker-in-Docker (DinD) for building container images in restricted environments like Mesos or Kubernetes. It utilizes a custom file system cache to optimize build speeds without requiring root privileges or a Docker daemon.

Tech Stack
GoDevOps & CI/CD

Why makisu?

  • No Docker daemon required
  • Flexible distributed caching
  • High security for CI runners

Limitations

  • Complex configuration
  • Project is in maintenance mode
  • Specific to containerized builds
3/1/2026
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Kaniko)
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$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
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