LXCvsryot
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| LXC | ryot | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 70/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 2 in Containers | #4 of 11 in Fitness Tracker |
| GitHub stars | 5 288 | 3 650 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +24 | +44 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 2 |
| Latest release | v7.0.0 · 30 Apr 2026 | v10.5.0 · 22 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | Other | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | C | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
LXC scores 70/100 against 64/100 for ryot, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, ryot is easier to run; LXC needs more configuration.
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