autobrrvsruTorrent
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| autobrr | ruTorrent | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 68/100 | 62/100 |
| Rank in category | #8 of 45 in Download Management | #4 of 12 in Bittorrent |
| GitHub stars | 3 183 | 2 188 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +106 | +9 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 20 | 20 |
| Latest release | v1.89.0 · 21 Oct 2026 | v5.3.19 · 24 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | GPL-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Go | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
autobrr scores 68/100 against 62/100 for ruTorrent, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, autobrr is easier to run; ruTorrent needs more configuration.
autobrr is growing faster right now (+106 stars in 30 days).
autobrr details →ruTorrent details →