AriaNgvspt-tools
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| AriaNg | pt-tools | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 69/100 | 50/100 |
| Rank in category | #7 of 45 in Download Management | #8 of 12 in Bittorrent |
| GitHub stars | 13 262 | 170 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +60 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 4 | 0 |
| Latest release | 1.3.15 · 5 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | JavaScript | Go |
Which one should you pick?
AriaNg scores 69/100 against 50/100 for pt-tools, so it is the safer default.
AriaNg ships more often: 4 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for pt-tools.
If you want the quickest setup, AriaNg is easier to run; pt-tools needs more configuration.
AriaNg is growing faster right now (+60 stars in 30 days).
AriaNg details →pt-tools details →