# Element vs Radarr

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

| | Element | Radarr |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 78/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #2 of 13 in Instant Messaging | #3 of 45 in Download Management |
| GitHub stars | 13 622 | 14 671 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +118 | +240 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 18 | 19 ✓ |
| Latest release | v1.12.33 · 27 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 | Typescript | C |

## Which one should you pick?

Radarr scores 78/100 against 76/100 for Element, so it is the safer default.

Radarr ships more often: 19 stable releases in the past year, against 18 for Element.

If you want the quickest setup, Radarr is easier to run; Element needs more configuration.

Radarr is growing faster right now (+240 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Element](https://selfhost.directory/project/element) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/element.md)
- [Radarr](https://selfhost.directory/project/radarr) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/radarr.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/element-vs-radarr