FlexGetvsruTorrent
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| FlexGet | ruTorrent | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 62/100 | 62/100 |
| Rank in category | #10 of 26 in Automation | #4 of 12 in Bittorrent |
| GitHub stars | 1 988 | 2 188 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +16 | +9 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 47 | 20 |
| Latest release | v3.22.9 · 27 Oct 2026 | v5.3.19 · 24 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | Python | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
FlexGet and ruTorrent score the same (62/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.
FlexGet ships more often: 47 stable releases in the past year, against 20 for ruTorrent.
If you want the quickest setup, FlexGet is easier to run; ruTorrent needs more configuration.
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