# autobrr vs ruTorrent

> 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 | 3 184 ✓ | 2 188 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +107 ✓ | +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 (+107 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [autobrr](https://selfhost.directory/project/autobrr) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/autobrr.md)
- [ruTorrent](https://selfhost.directory/project/rutorrent) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/rutorrent.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/autobrr-vs-rutorrent