# LXC vs LXD

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

| | LXC | LXD |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 70/100 | 70/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 2 in Containers | #3 of 15 in Virtualization |
| GitHub stars | 5 288 ✓ | 4 844 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +24 ✓ | +13 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 19 ✓ |
| Latest release | v7.0.0 · 30 Apr 2026 | lxd-6.10.1 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | Other | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | C | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

LXC and LXD score the same (70/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.

LXD ships more often: 19 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for LXC.

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

## Details

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

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