# Homarr vs LXC

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

| | Homarr | LXC |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 ✓ | 70/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 44 in Dashboard | #1 of 2 in Containers |
| GitHub stars | 5 230 | 5 288 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +454 ✓ | +24 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 43 ✓ | 2 |
| Latest release | v2.9.1 · 25 Oct 2026 ✓ | v7.0.0 · 30 Apr 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Typescript | C |

## Which one should you pick?

Homarr scores 74/100 against 70/100 for LXC, so it is the safer default.

Homarr ships more often: 43 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for LXC.

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

Homarr is growing faster right now (+454 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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