EMQXvsRadarr
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| EMQX | Radarr | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 78/100 | 78/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 14 in Messaging | #3 of 45 in Download Management |
| GitHub stars | 16 869 | 14 671 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +114 | +240 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 | 19 |
| Latest release | 6.3.2 · 16 Oct 2026 | v7.0.0.10815 · 25 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Erlang | C |
Which one should you pick?
EMQX and Radarr score the same (78/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.
Radarr ships more often: 19 stable releases in the past year, against 15 for EMQX.
If you want the quickest setup, Radarr is easier to run; EMQX needs more configuration.
Radarr is growing faster right now (+240 stars in 30 days).
EMQX details →Radarr details →