go2rtcvsLXC
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| go2rtc | LXC | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 70/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 54 in Media Streaming | #1 of 2 in Containers |
| GitHub stars | 14 520 | 5 288 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +274 | +24 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 5 | 2 |
| Latest release | v1.9.15 · 25 Oct 2026 | v7.0.0 · 30 Apr 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | Go | C |
Which one should you pick?
go2rtc scores 74/100 against 70/100 for LXC, so it is the safer default.
go2rtc ships more often: 5 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for LXC.
If you want the quickest setup, go2rtc is easier to run; LXC needs more configuration.
go2rtc is growing faster right now (+274 stars in 30 days).
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