capvsTdarr
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| cap | Tdarr | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 79/100 | 66/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 12 in Video | #2 of 18 in Video Processing |
| GitHub stars | 24 018 | 4 369 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 338 | +38 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 0 |
| Latest release | cap-v0.6.2 · 28 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | Rust | Makefile |
Which one should you pick?
cap scores 79/100 against 66/100 for Tdarr, so it is the safer default.
cap ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Tdarr.
If you want the quickest setup, Tdarr is easier to run; cap needs more configuration.
cap is growing faster right now (+1 338 stars in 30 days).