cobaltvsNewtArr
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| cobalt | NewtArr | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83/100 | 43/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 45 in Download Management | #111 of 142 in Media Management |
| GitHub stars | 45 591 | 195 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 807 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 1 |
| Latest release | — | v1.0.0 · 24 Feb 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Svelte | Python |
Which one should you pick?
cobalt scores 83/100 against 43/100 for NewtArr, so it is the safer default.
NewtArr ships more often: 1 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for cobalt.
If you want the quickest setup, cobalt is easier to run; NewtArr needs more configuration.
cobalt is growing faster right now (+1 807 stars in 30 days).
cobalt details →NewtArr details →