fetcharrvsMediastarr
Two self-hosted Huntarr alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| fetcharr | Mediastarr | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 48/100 | 42/100 |
| Rank in category | #79 of 142 in Media Management | #115 of 142 in Media Management |
| GitHub stars | 347 | 31 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 4 | 10 |
| Latest release | 2.2.1 · 17 Aug 2026 | v7.1.12 · 17 May 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Java | HTML |
Which one should you pick?
fetcharr scores 48/100 against 42/100 for Mediastarr, so it is the safer default.
Mediastarr ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for fetcharr.
If you want the quickest setup, Mediastarr is easier to run; fetcharr needs more configuration.
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