Automatischvssubarr
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Automatisch | subarr | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 69/100 | 48/100 |
| Rank in category | #9 of 32 in Workflow Automation | #79 of 142 in Media Management |
| GitHub stars | 14 004 | 147 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +21 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 11 |
| Latest release | — | v2.7.25 · 29 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | JavaScript | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Automatisch scores 69/100 against 48/100 for subarr, so it is the safer default.
subarr ships more often: 11 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Automatisch.
If you want the quickest setup, Automatisch is easier to run; subarr needs more configuration.
Automatisch is growing faster right now (+21 stars in 30 days).
Automatisch details →subarr details →