Alternatives to Lightning Network Daemon (LND)

A reference implementation of a Lightning Network node that you run yourself as a daemon. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.

Replacements

Listings that take over the same core job as Lightning Network Daemon (LND).

  • Core Lightning

    A modular Lightning Network node implementation written in C and Rust with a plugin system.

    FreeOpen sourceSelf-hostedCommand line

    Core Lightning is a modular node written in C and Rust with plugins in any language, dual-funded channels and experimental blinded paths, and still needs a Bitcoin node.

  • Eclair

    A Scala implementation of the Lightning Network for running a Bitcoin Lightning node.

    FreeOpen sourceSelf-hostedCommand line

    Eclair is a Scala implementation that runs on the JVM, ships a Docker image and a Grafana dashboard, and likewise requires a Bitcoin node and technical setup.

  • MyNode

    A Bitcoin and Lightning node distribution with a web interface and an app marketplace.

    FreemiumProprietaryWebSelf-hosted

    MyNode bundles a Bitcoin and Lightning node behind a web interface with an app marketplace, but it is not open source and some features need the paid Premium edition.

Similar software

Related functionality, not a direct replacement.