coolifyvssubarr
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| coolify | subarr | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 89/100 | 48/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 14 in Platform as a Service | #79 of 142 in Media Management |
| GitHub stars | 65 253 | 147 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 008 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 45 | 11 |
| Latest release | v4.5.3 · 28 Oct 2026 | v2.7.25 · 29 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | PHP | Python |
Which one should you pick?
coolify scores 89/100 against 48/100 for subarr, so it is the safer default.
coolify ships more often: 45 stable releases in the past year, against 11 for subarr.
If you want the quickest setup, coolify is easier to run; subarr needs more configuration.
coolify is growing faster right now (+3 008 stars in 30 days).
coolify details →subarr details →