# LXD vs proxmox

> Two self-hosted [Virtualization projects](https://selfhost.directory/virtualization), compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | LXD | proxmox |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 70/100 ✓ | 53/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 15 in Virtualization | #11 of 15 in Virtualization |
| GitHub stars | 4 844 ✓ | 336 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +13 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 19 ✓ | 8 |
| Latest release | lxd-6.10.1 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ | v9.2.20 · 11 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Go | Shell |

## Which one should you pick?

LXD scores 70/100 against 53/100 for proxmox, so it is the safer default.

LXD ships more often: 19 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for proxmox.

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

LXD is growing faster right now (+13 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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