The definitive benchmark suite for container performance. Powered by SFP technology from Armored Gate.
Docker vs Voltainer performance comparisons across popular container images.
Small File Packing delivers up to 1,042× faster container startup through instant mount technology.
SFP-as-a-Service includes intelligent compression that reduces storage costs, memory overhead, and transfer times.
Average size reduction across 50 popular container images. Best performers like Elasticsearch and ClickHouse see 96%+ reduction.
Reduction in filesystem metadata overhead. SFP consolidates thousands of small files into optimized archives.
Faster image pulls and deploys. Smaller payloads mean quicker cold starts across clusters.
💡 Pro Tip: Smart Compression is automatic for all Pro and Enterprise SFP conversions. Dictionary-trained compression adapts to your content types—config files, scripts, binaries—achieving optimal ratios without manual tuning.
The benchmark platform from Armored Gate for validating container performance.
Provide transparent, reproducible benchmarks that help organizations make informed decisions about container technology. We believe performance data should be accessible and trustworthy.
All benchmarks run on standardized Linode infrastructure with 5+ runs per test, measuring cold start, warm start, memory usage, and SFP mount times. Full methodology available on request.
Container Crucible is operated by Armored Gate Public Benefit Corporation. We develop Voltainer, ArmoredForge, and the patented Visual Transport Protocol for next-generation container infrastructure.
Our technology is licensed under the Armored Gate Public Source License (AGPSL) v2.0. Source available for evaluation; commercial use requires a license. Learn more →
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