# LXD vs PixelFed

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

| | LXD | PixelFed |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 70/100 ✓ | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 15 in Virtualization | #11 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 4 844 | 7 131 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +13 | +24 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 19 ✓ | 15 |
| Latest release | lxd-6.10.1 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ | v0.15.2 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | PHP |

## Which one should you pick?

LXD scores 70/100 against 64/100 for PixelFed, so it is the safer default.

LXD ships more often: 19 stable releases in the past year, against 15 for PixelFed.

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

## Details

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

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