DispatcharrvsruTorrent
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Dispatcharr | ruTorrent | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 72/100 | 62/100 |
| Rank in category | #7 of 118 in Media Server | #4 of 12 in Bittorrent |
| GitHub stars | 4 421 | 2 188 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +297 | +9 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 20 | 20 |
| Latest release | v0.33.0 · 24 Oct 2026 | v5.3.19 · 24 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Python | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
Dispatcharr scores 72/100 against 62/100 for ruTorrent, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, Dispatcharr is easier to run; ruTorrent needs more configuration.
Dispatcharr is growing faster right now (+297 stars in 30 days).
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