LemmyvsLXC
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Lemmy | LXC | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 75/100 | 70/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums | #1 of 2 in Containers |
| GitHub stars | 14 653 | 5 289 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +44 | +25 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 2 |
| Latest release | 0.19.21 · 26 Oct 2026 | v7.0.0 · 30 Apr 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Rust | C |
Which one should you pick?
Lemmy scores 75/100 against 70/100 for LXC, so it is the safer default.
Lemmy ships more often: 3 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for LXC.
If you want the quickest setup, Lemmy is easier to run; LXC needs more configuration.