# cri-o Reviews
**Vendor:** cri-o  
**Category:** [Runtime Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/runtime)  
**Average Rating:** 4.3/5.0  
**Total Reviews:** 2
## About cri-o
CRI-O is an implementation of the Kubernetes CRI (Container Runtime Interface) to enable using OCI (Open Container Initiative) compatible runtimes. It is a lightweight alternative to using Docker as the runtime for kubernetes.




## cri-o Reviews
  ### 1. A low level but geeky and nerdy way to work with containers

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Information Technology and Services | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** June 23, 2024

**What do you like best about cri-o?**

It's simplicity and less jargon. Easter straightforward concepts and raw

**What do you dislike about cri-o?**

Time taking and takes time to learn and get the hang of it

**What problems is cri-o solving and how is that benefiting you?**

It's an alternative technology to be used with k8s

  ### 2. A Great Lightweight Kubernetes Runtime Alternative

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Sayanta B. | R, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** September 01, 2021

**What do you like best about cri-o?**

Cri-o is an amazing lightweight kubernetes runtime alternative to all the others like moby, rkt and others. It is a simple Kubernetes container runtime interface. It has good stability and better orchestration. The best thing about this application is the open source and community it has.

**What do you dislike about cri-o?**

Nothing to dislike about Cri-o. It can be more fluent in the coming days.

**Recommendations to others considering cri-o:**

I highly recommend everyone to use Cri-o. It is really amazing.

**What problems is cri-o solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Cri-o is really good for kubernetes runtime interface. It's stability gives us the freedom to use it freely. It is also lightweight and as a result of which we can use it with IOT devices like raspberry pi.


## cri-o Discussions
  - [What is cri-o used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-cri-o-used-for)

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