jenkinsvsLXC
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| jenkins | LXC | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 | 70/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 28 in CI/CD | #1 of 2 in Containers |
| GitHub stars | 26 704 | 5 288 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +123 | +24 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 30 | 2 |
| Latest release | jenkins-2.587 · 20 Oct 2026 | v7.0.0 · 30 Apr 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | Java | C |
Which one should you pick?
jenkins scores 82/100 against 70/100 for LXC, so it is the safer default.
jenkins ships more often: 30 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for LXC.
If you want the quickest setup, jenkins is easier to run; LXC needs more configuration.
jenkins is growing faster right now (+123 stars in 30 days).
jenkins details →LXC details →