# LXD vs WPMgr

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

| | LXD | WPMgr |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 70/100 ✓ | 48/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 15 in Virtualization | #16 of 18 in Content Management |
| GitHub stars | 4 844 ✓ | 166 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +13 ✓ | +1 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 20 ✓ | 9 |
| Latest release | lxd-5.21.9 · 29 Oct 2026 ✓ | v0.61.198 · 24 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

LXD scores 70/100 against 48/100 for WPMgr, so it is the safer default.

LXD ships more often: 20 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for WPMgr.

If you want the quickest setup, LXD is easier to run; WPMgr 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)
- [WPMgr](https://selfhost.directory/project/wpmgr) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/wpmgr.md)

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