# LXD vs ydl_api_ng

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

| | LXD | ydl_api_ng |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 70/100 ✓ | 46/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 15 in Virtualization | #33 of 45 in Download Management |
| GitHub stars | 4 844 ✓ | 240 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +13 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 20 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | lxd-5.21.9 · 29 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

LXD scores 70/100 against 46/100 for ydl_api_ng, so it is the safer default.

LXD ships more often: 20 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for ydl_api_ng.

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

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