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| Metric | Metal | Python (CPython) | Firecracker | Docker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | B74 | B71 | B70 | C-54 |
| Type | Language | MicroVM | Container | |
| Execution | aot | interpreted | aot | hybrid |
| Interface | sdk | cli | api | cli |
| Cold Start | 50ms | 50ms | 125ms | 500ms |
| Memory | 100MB | 15MB | 5MB | 50MB |
| Startup | 20ms | 10ms | 100ms | 200ms |
| Isolation | hardware | process | microvm | container |
| Maturity | production | production | production | production |
| Languages | Swift, Objective-C, C++ | Python | Any | Any |
| License | Proprietary | Other | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
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