CalibrevsLXC
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Calibre | LXC | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83/100 | 70/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 19 in Ebook Management | #1 of 2 in Containers |
| GitHub stars | 26 268 | 5 288 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +269 | +24 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 18 | 2 |
| Latest release | v9.17.0 · 23 Oct 2026 | v7.0.0 · 30 Apr 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Python | C |
Which one should you pick?
Calibre scores 83/100 against 70/100 for LXC, so it is the safer default.
Calibre ships more often: 18 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for LXC.
If you want the quickest setup, Calibre is easier to run; LXC needs more configuration.
Calibre is growing faster right now (+269 stars in 30 days).
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