# Incus vs Wavelog

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

| | Incus | Wavelog |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 75/100 ✓ | 60/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 44 in Container Management | #1 of 4 in Amateur Radio |
| GitHub stars | 6 519 ✓ | 580 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +273 ✓ | +39 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 16 | 19 ✓ |
| Latest release | v7.0.2 · 16 Oct 2026 ✓ | 3.2.4 · 13 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Go | PHP |

## Which one should you pick?

Incus scores 75/100 against 60/100 for Wavelog, so it is the safer default.

Wavelog ships more often: 19 stable releases in the past year, against 16 for Incus.

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

Incus is growing faster right now (+273 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Incus](https://selfhost.directory/project/incus) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/incus.md)
- [Wavelog](https://selfhost.directory/project/wavelog) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/wavelog.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/incus-vs-wavelog