# FlexGet vs Yarr

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | FlexGet | Yarr |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 61/100 | 61/100 |
| Rank in category | #11 of 26 in Automation | #7 of 85 in Feed Reader |
| GitHub stars | 1 988 | 4 080 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +15 | +28 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 47 ✓ | 4 |
| Latest release | v3.22.9 · 27 Oct 2026 ✓ | v2.9 · 7 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

FlexGet and Yarr score the same (61/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.

FlexGet ships more often: 47 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for Yarr.

If you want the quickest setup, Yarr is easier to run; FlexGet needs more configuration.

## Details

- [FlexGet](https://selfhost.directory/project/flexget) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/flexget.md)
- [Yarr](https://selfhost.directory/project/yarr) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/yarr.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/flexget-vs-yarr