LXDvsWavelog
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| LXD | Wavelog | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 70/100 | 60/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 15 in Virtualization | #1 of 4 in Amateur Radio |
| GitHub stars | 4 844 | 580 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +13 | +39 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 19 | 19 |
| Latest release | lxd-6.10.1 · 28 Oct 2026 | 3.2.4 · 13 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Go | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
LXD scores 70/100 against 60/100 for Wavelog, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, LXD is easier to run; Wavelog needs more configuration.
Wavelog is growing faster right now (+39 stars in 30 days).
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