# EMQX vs Radarr

> 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).

## Details

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

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