ChartDBvssonobarr
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| ChartDB | sonobarr | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 48/100 |
| Rank in category | #7 of 40 in Database Management | #16 of 31 in Music |
| GitHub stars | 23 031 | 383 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +81 | +-1 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 5 | 5 |
| Latest release | v1.20.1 · 7 Apr 2026 | 0.13.0 · 9 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Python |
Which one should you pick?
ChartDB scores 74/100 against 48/100 for sonobarr, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, ChartDB is easier to run; sonobarr needs more configuration.
ChartDB is growing faster right now (+81 stars in 30 days).
ChartDB details →sonobarr details →
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