Cinephagevstubesync
Two self-hosted Sonarr alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Cinephage | tubesync | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 58/100 | 60/100 |
| Rank in category | #32 of 142 in Media Management | #24 of 142 in Media Management |
| GitHub stars | 884 | 2 809 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +54 | +14 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 22 | 11 |
| Latest release | v0.19.1 · 19 Sept 2026 | v0.18.5 · 8 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Python |
Which one should you pick?
tubesync scores 60/100 against 58/100 for Cinephage, so it is the safer default.
Cinephage ships more often: 22 stable releases in the past year, against 11 for tubesync.
If you want the quickest setup, tubesync is easier to run; Cinephage needs more configuration.
Cinephage is growing faster right now (+54 stars in 30 days).
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