# Cloudreve vs LXC

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

| | Cloudreve | LXC |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 77/100 ✓ | 70/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 11 in Cloud Storage | #1 of 2 in Containers |
| GitHub stars | 28 900 ✓ | 5 288 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +149 ✓ | +24 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 13 ✓ | 2 |
| Latest release | 4.19.1 · 18 Sept 2026 ✓ | v7.0.0 · 30 Apr 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Go | C |

## Which one should you pick?

Cloudreve scores 77/100 against 70/100 for LXC, so it is the safer default.

Cloudreve ships more often: 13 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for LXC.

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

Cloudreve is growing faster right now (+149 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Cloudreve](https://selfhost.directory/project/cloudreve) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/cloudreve.md)
- [LXC](https://selfhost.directory/project/lxc) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/lxc.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/cloudreve-vs-lxc