avideovsrecyclarr
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| avideo | recyclarr | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 58/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #7 of 36 in Video Streaming | #15 of 142 in Media Management |
| GitHub stars | 2 109 | 2 145 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +5 | +26 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 13 | 16 |
| Latest release | v29.6.0 · 26 Oct 2026 | v8.8.1 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | JavaScript | C# |
Which one should you pick?
recyclarr scores 64/100 against 58/100 for avideo, so it is the safer default.
recyclarr ships more often: 16 stable releases in the past year, against 13 for avideo.
If you want the quickest setup, recyclarr is easier to run; avideo needs more configuration.
recyclarr is growing faster right now (+26 stars in 30 days).
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