# Bambuddy vs Radarr

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | Bambuddy | Radarr |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 68/100 | 78/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #2 of 22 in 3D Printing | #3 of 45 in Download Management |
| GitHub stars | 3 203 | 14 672 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +199 | +241 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 98 ✓ | 19 |
| Latest release | v1.3.1b1-daily.20261029 · 29 Oct 2026 ✓ | v7.0.0.10815 · 25 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | C |

## Which one should you pick?

Radarr scores 78/100 against 68/100 for Bambuddy, so it is the safer default.

Bambuddy ships more often: 98 stable releases in the past year, against 19 for Radarr.

If you want the quickest setup, Radarr is easier to run; Bambuddy needs more configuration.

## Details

- [Bambuddy](https://selfhost.directory/project/bambuddy) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/bambuddy.md)
- [Radarr](https://selfhost.directory/project/radarr) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/radarr.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/bambuddy-vs-radarr