JackettvsSonarr
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Jackett | Sonarr | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 81/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 2 in Indexer | #1 of 142 in Media Management |
| GitHub stars | 16 280 | 17 475 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +213 | +978 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 143 | 34 |
| Latest release | v0.24.2949 · 28 Oct 2026 | v5.0.0.2838 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | GPL-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | C | C |
Which one should you pick?
Sonarr scores 81/100 against 73/100 for Jackett, so it is the safer default.
Jackett ships more often: 143 stable releases in the past year, against 34 for Sonarr.
If you want the quickest setup, Jackett is easier to run; Sonarr needs more configuration.
Sonarr is growing faster right now (+978 stars in 30 days).
Jackett details →Sonarr details →