# cli_debrid vs Lemmy

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

| | cli_debrid | Lemmy |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 39/100 | 75/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #121 of 142 in Media Management | #3 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 193 | 14 653 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +44 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 21 ✓ | 3 |
| Latest release | v0.7.76 · 27 Oct 2026 ✓ | 0.19.21 · 26 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | — | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | Rust |

## Which one should you pick?

Lemmy scores 75/100 against 39/100 for cli_debrid, so it is the safer default.

cli_debrid ships more often: 21 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for Lemmy.

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

Lemmy is growing faster right now (+44 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [cli_debrid](https://selfhost.directory/project/clidebrid) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/clidebrid.md)
- [Lemmy](https://selfhost.directory/project/lemmy) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/lemmy.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/clidebrid-vs-lemmy