EncorevsLXC
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Encore | LXC | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 72/100 | 70/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 14 in Platform as a Service | #1 of 2 in Containers |
| GitHub stars | 12 648 | 5 288 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +163 | +24 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 2 |
| Latest release | v1.58.8 · 20 Oct 2026 | v7.0.0 · 30 Apr 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | MPL-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Go | C |
Which one should you pick?
Encore scores 72/100 against 70/100 for LXC, so it is the safer default.
Encore ships more often: 9 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for LXC.
If you want the quickest setup, Encore is easier to run; LXC needs more configuration.
Encore is growing faster right now (+163 stars in 30 days).