--- title: "Containers\n | Ubuntu" description: Ubuntu container images for Docker and Kubernetes. Secure, minimal, and maintained by Canonical with long-term support. url: https://ubuntu.com/containers?format=md keywords: index, follow --- # Securely designed, minimal Docker images from your trusted distro Secured with Ubuntu Pro Build enterprise-grade applications on your preferred platform – cloud, on-premises, or hybrid. Improve your resource efficiency with ultra-small, OCI-compliant, production-ready containers, supported by Canonical, or use our open source tooling to create your own. [Deploy our base image](https://hub.docker.com/_/ubuntu) [Get a securely designed, custom-built container ›](https://ubuntu.com/containers/contact-us) --- ## Containers, your way * Maintained and compliant * Support for any open source software * On any Kubernetes --- ## Familiar for developers, as dependable as Ubuntu Rely on Ubuntu's demonstrated track record for containers that are: * **Supported.** Timely updates and patches, building on Ubuntu's security track record. * **Stable.** Long-term support with a consistent, predictable lifecycle and support commitment. * **Seamless.** Developer-friendly, smooth experience from development to production. * **Small.** Ultra-small, resource-efficient, yet robust images with chiseled (distroless) Ubuntu. --- ## Critical CVE fixes in 24 hours Scanning container images for vulnerabilities is now widespread, but fixing them requires dedicated skills and infrastructure. Trusted provenance is key. Canonical's OCI images provide ready-to-use images, free of high and critical CVEs. Images are built on the same trusted infrastructure in Ubuntu, and updated automatically when apps or dependencies are fixed. [Learn about vulnerability management in Ubuntu ›](https://ubuntu.com/security/vulnerability-management) --- ## Our commitment --- Long-term support Up to 15 years of security updates and patching from Canonical --- Focus on vulnerability remediation Fixes for high and critical CVEs --- Defense in depth Minimal attack surface, coupled with an optimized and consistent structure --- Anywhere, anytime Compatible with all major architectures --- ## Supported on all Kubernetes distributions --- ## Our container portfolio ### Build on a solid foundation Use the stability and security of Ubuntu as the foundation for your containers. Ubuntu-base images provide a robust and trusted starting point for building and deploying your containers, ensuring compatibility, performance, and long-term support. Experience Ubuntu's consistent performance across cloud, desktop, and server – and bring that same reliability to your containers. What’s more, FIPS-enabled containers can be deployed by using Ubuntu Pro, Canonical’s comprehensive subscription for open source security, support, and compliance. [Try one of our base images](https://hub.docker.com/_/ubuntu) [Learn more about Ubuntu Pro ›](https://ubuntu.com/pro) ### Off-the-shelf Docker images Save time and resources with pre-configured applications. Focus on your core business while we handle the heavy lifting. [--- Learn more ›](https://hub.docker.com/r/ubuntu/postgres) [--- Learn more ›](https://hub.docker.com/r/ubuntu/mysql) [--- Learn more ›](https://hub.docker.com/r/ubuntu/kafka) [--- Learn more ›](https://hub.docker.com/r/ubuntu/mlflow) [--- Learn more ›](https://hub.docker.com/r/ubuntu/nginx) [--- Learn more ›](https://hub.docker.com/r/ubuntu/squid) ### Code to container in one step Focus on your code, not containers. We automate the entire process, from dependency management to image building, letting you deploy your applications quickly and easily. Create a complete development environment for web apps (Django, Flask), APIs (FastAPI), or backend services (Go, Spring) in one command. [Learn more about our 12-factor charms ›](https://ubuntu.com/blog/how-we-used-flask-and-12-factor-charms-to-simplify-canonical-com-development) --- ## Container Build Service Need to containerize a specific version of an open source tool? We provide a Container Build Service that creates custom containerization for all kinds of open source software, allowing you to readily deploy them into your existing environment. --- ## Custom container benefits * Modernizing legacy applications * Minimal container, includes essentials only * Supported on any certified Kubernetes distribution [Discover our Container Build Service ›](https://ubuntu.com/containers/container-build-service) --- ## Canonical's container toolkit Rockcraft and Chisel provide the tools and flexibility to build Ubuntu-based containers that perfectly align with your application's requirements. Canonical's variation of “distroless” containers, called chiseled Ubuntu containers, take size optimization to a new level. Developers can keep building with Ubuntu and rely on ultra-small, bitwise identical images tailored for production. No more worries about library incompatibilities, just seamless development to deployment. [Learn more about Rockcraft](https://ubuntu.com/containers/rockcraft/docs/latest/) [Learn more about Chisel](https://ubuntu.com/chisel/docs/latest/) --- ## What industry experts say *“There has always been a need for smaller and tighter images. Developers remind us, as a base image provider, of that on a regular basis. Chiseled images leapfrog over approaches we've looked at in the past. We love the idea and implementation of chiseled images and Canonical as a partner. When technical leaders at Canonical shared the first demos of chiseled images with us, we immediately wanted to be a launch partner, and we're thrilled that we're shipping Ubuntu chiseled images for .NET as part of the GA release.”* **Richard Lander** .NET Product Manager Microsoft [Watch our interview with Richard Lander ›](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLGFzlWF4Gs) --- ## [Discover chiseled Ubuntu for .NET applications ›](https://ubuntu.com/containers/chiseled/dotnet) --- ## Trusted by industry leaders --- ## [Access our whitepaper about container security ›](https://ubuntu.com/engage/container-security-guide) --- ## Container resources Dive deeper into the world of containers with Ubuntu on our blog. * [Microsoft and Canonical announce native .NET availability in Ubuntu 22.04 hosts and containers](https://ubuntu.com/blog/install-dotnet-on-ubuntu) * [Docker container security: demystifying FIPS-enabled containers with Ubuntu Pro](https://ubuntu.com/blog/docker-container-security-demystifying-fips-enabled-containers-with-ubuntu-pro) * [Chiseled Ubuntu containers: the benefits of combining Distroless and Ubuntu](https://ubuntu.com/blog/combining-distroless-and-ubuntu-chiselled-containers)