dokkuvssubarr
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| dokku | subarr | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 77/100 | 48/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 14 in Platform as a Service | #79 of 142 in Media Management |
| GitHub stars | 32 210 | 147 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +55 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 24 | 11 |
| Latest release | v0.38.33 · 29 Oct 2026 | v2.7.25 · 29 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Go | Python |
Which one should you pick?
dokku scores 77/100 against 48/100 for subarr, so it is the safer default.
dokku ships more often: 24 stable releases in the past year, against 11 for subarr.
If you want the quickest setup, dokku is easier to run; subarr needs more configuration.
dokku is growing faster right now (+55 stars in 30 days).
dokku details →subarr details →