DispatcharrvsRadarr
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Dispatcharr | Radarr | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 72/100 | 78/100 |
| Rank in category | #7 of 118 in Media Server | #3 of 45 in Download Management |
| GitHub stars | 4 420 | 14 671 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +305 | +247 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 20 | 19 |
| Latest release | v0.33.0 · 24 Oct 2026 | v7.0.0.10815 · 25 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | C |
Which one should you pick?
Radarr scores 78/100 against 72/100 for Dispatcharr, so it is the safer default.
Dispatcharr ships more often: 20 stable releases in the past year, against 19 for Radarr.
If you want the quickest setup, Radarr is easier to run; Dispatcharr needs more configuration.
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