# LXC vs Workout.cool

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

| | LXC | Workout.cool |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 70/100 ✓ | 66/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 2 in Containers | #2 of 11 in Fitness Tracker |
| GitHub stars | 5 288 | 8 650 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +24 | +155 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 ✓ | 1 |
| Latest release | v7.0.0 · 30 Apr 2026 ✓ | v1.3.2 · 7 Dec 2025 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | C | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

LXC scores 70/100 against 66/100 for Workout.cool, so it is the safer default.

LXC ships more often: 2 stable releases in the past year, against 1 for Workout.cool.

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

Workout.cool is growing faster right now (+155 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [LXC](https://selfhost.directory/project/lxc) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/lxc.md)
- [Workout.cool](https://selfhost.directory/project/workout-cool) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/workout-cool.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/lxc-vs-workout-cool