# docker-deluge vs ruTorrent

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | docker-deluge | ruTorrent |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 57/100 | 62/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #5 of 7 in Torrent | #4 of 12 in Bittorrent |
| GitHub stars | 296 | 2 189 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +10 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 20 | 20 |
| Latest release | 2.2.0-ls385 · 26 Oct 2026 ✓ | v5.3.19 · 24 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Dockerfile | PHP |

## Which one should you pick?

ruTorrent scores 62/100 against 57/100 for docker-deluge, so it is the safer default.

If you want the quickest setup, docker-deluge is easier to run; ruTorrent needs more configuration.

ruTorrent is growing faster right now (+10 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [docker-deluge](https://selfhost.directory/project/docker-deluge) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/docker-deluge.md)
- [ruTorrent](https://selfhost.directory/project/rutorrent) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/rutorrent.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/docker-deluge-vs-rutorrent