EncorevsRadarr
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Encore | Radarr | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 72/100 | 78/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 14 in Platform as a Service | #3 of 45 in Download Management |
| GitHub stars | 12 650 | 14 670 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +165 | +246 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 19 |
| Latest release | v1.58.8 · 20 Oct 2026 | v7.0.0.10815 · 25 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MPL-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | C |
Which one should you pick?
Radarr scores 78/100 against 72/100 for Encore, so it is the safer default.
Radarr ships more often: 19 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for Encore.
If you want the quickest setup, Radarr is easier to run; Encore needs more configuration.
Encore details →Radarr details →