# Libation vs LXC

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

| | Libation | LXC |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 68/100 | 70/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #2 of 15 in Audiobook Management | #1 of 2 in Containers |
| GitHub stars | 6 375 ✓ | 5 288 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +157 ✓ | +24 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 33 ✓ | 2 |
| Latest release | v14.2.5 · 27 Oct 2026 ✓ | v7.0.0 · 30 Apr 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | C | C |

## Which one should you pick?

LXC scores 70/100 against 68/100 for Libation, so it is the safer default.

Libation ships more often: 33 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for LXC.

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

Libation is growing faster right now (+157 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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