cobaltvsiplayarr
Two self-hosted Download Management projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| cobalt | iplayarr | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83/100 | 44/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 45 in Download Management | #38 of 45 in Download Management |
| GitHub stars | 45 586 | 142 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 802 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 4 |
| Latest release | — | 0.11.6 · 22 Apr 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Svelte | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
cobalt scores 83/100 against 44/100 for iplayarr, so it is the safer default.
iplayarr ships more often: 4 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for cobalt.
If you want the quickest setup, cobalt is easier to run; iplayarr needs more configuration.
cobalt is growing faster right now (+1 802 stars in 30 days).
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