LXCvsNomad
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| LXC | Nomad | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 70/100 | 76/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 2 in Containers | #2 of 11 in Container Orchestration |
| GitHub stars | 5 288 | 17 047 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +24 | +78 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 16 |
| Latest release | v7.0.0 · 30 Apr 2026 | v2.0.7 · 18 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | C | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Nomad scores 76/100 against 70/100 for LXC, so it is the safer default.
Nomad ships more often: 16 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for LXC.
If you want the quickest setup, Nomad is easier to run; LXC needs more configuration.
Nomad is growing faster right now (+78 stars in 30 days).
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