element-webvsRadarr
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| element-web | Radarr | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 75/100 | 78/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 33 in Communication | #3 of 45 in Download Management |
| GitHub stars | 13 621 | 14 671 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +119 | +247 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 17 | 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 75/100 for element-web, so it is the safer default.
Radarr ships more often: 19 stable releases in the past year, against 17 for element-web.
If you want the quickest setup, Radarr is easier to run; element-web needs more configuration.
Radarr is growing faster right now (+247 stars in 30 days).
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