# Calibre Web vs LXC

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

| | Calibre Web | LXC |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 78/100 ✓ | 70/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 7 in E-book Management | #1 of 2 in Containers |
| GitHub stars | 18 486 ✓ | 5 288 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +255 ✓ | +24 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 2 |
| Latest release | 0.6.27 · 8 Aug 2026 ✓ | v7.0.0 · 30 Apr 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Fluent | C |

## Which one should you pick?

Calibre Web scores 78/100 against 70/100 for LXC, so it is the safer default.

If you want the quickest setup, Calibre Web is easier to run; LXC needs more configuration.

Calibre Web is growing faster right now (+255 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Calibre Web](https://selfhost.directory/project/calibre-web) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/calibre-web.md)
- [LXC](https://selfhost.directory/project/lxc) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/lxc.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/calibre-web-vs-lxc