# LXD vs Viseron

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

| | LXD | Viseron |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 70/100 | 70/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 15 in Virtualization | #2 of 24 in Video Surveillance |
| GitHub stars | 4 844 ✓ | 3 670 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +13 | +122 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 19 ✓ | 10 |
| Latest release | lxd-6.10.1 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ | v3.7.0 · 17 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Go | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

LXD and Viseron score the same (70/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.

LXD ships more often: 19 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for Viseron.

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

Viseron is growing faster right now (+122 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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