# AutoGPT vs LXD

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | AutoGPT | LXD |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 85/100 ✓ | 70/100 |
| Rank in category | #6 of 209 in AI Agents | #3 of 15 in Virtualization |
| GitHub stars | 187 802 ✓ | 4 842 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +286 ✓ | +11 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 19 ✓ |
| Latest release | — | lxd-6.10.1 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | Other | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

AutoGPT scores 85/100 against 70/100 for LXD, so it is the safer default.

LXD ships more often: 19 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for AutoGPT.

If you want the quickest setup, LXD is easier to run; AutoGPT needs more configuration.

AutoGPT is growing faster right now (+286 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [AutoGPT](https://selfhost.directory/project/autogpt) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/autogpt.md)
- [LXD](https://selfhost.directory/project/lxd) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/lxd.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/autogpt-vs-lxd