HomeboxvsSonarr
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Homebox | Sonarr | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 81/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 11 in Inventory Management | #1 of 142 in Media Management |
| GitHub stars | 7 670 | 17 480 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +296 | +967 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 34 |
| Latest release | v0.27.1 · 23 Oct 2026 | v5.0.0.2838 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | C |
Which one should you pick?
Sonarr scores 81/100 against 74/100 for Homebox, so it is the safer default.
Sonarr ships more often: 34 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for Homebox.
If you want the quickest setup, Homebox is easier to run; Sonarr needs more configuration.
Sonarr is growing faster right now (+967 stars in 30 days).
Homebox details →Sonarr details →