LXCvsViseron
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| LXC | Viseron | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 70/100 | 70/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 2 in Containers | #2 of 24 in Video Surveillance |
| GitHub stars | 5 288 | 3 667 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +24 | +119 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 10 |
| Latest release | v7.0.0 · 30 Apr 2026 | v3.7.0 · 17 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | C | Python |
Which one should you pick?
LXC and Viseron score the same (70/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.
Viseron ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for LXC.
If you want the quickest setup, Viseron is easier to run; LXC needs more configuration.
Viseron is growing faster right now (+119 stars in 30 days).
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