Argo CDvsProwlarr
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Argo CD | Prowlarr | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 81/100 | 74/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 28 in CI/CD | #1 of 2 in Indexer |
| GitHub stars | 24 503 | 7 463 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +267 | +203 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 30 | 24 |
| Latest release | v3.3.18 · 22 Oct 2026 | v2.7.0.5723 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | C# |
Which one should you pick?
Argo CD scores 81/100 against 74/100 for Prowlarr, so it is the safer default.
Argo CD ships more often: 30 stable releases in the past year, against 24 for Prowlarr.
If you want the quickest setup, Prowlarr is easier to run; Argo CD needs more configuration.
Argo CD details →Prowlarr details →