# Libre Translate vs ruTorrent

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

| | Libre Translate | ruTorrent |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 ✓ | 62/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 9 in Translation | #4 of 12 in Bittorrent |
| GitHub stars | 17 215 ✓ | 2 188 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +396 ✓ | +9 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 20 ✓ |
| Latest release | v1.9.6 · 26 May 2026 | v5.3.19 · 24 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Python | PHP |

## Which one should you pick?

Libre Translate scores 73/100 against 62/100 for ruTorrent, so it is the safer default.

ruTorrent ships more often: 20 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for Libre Translate.

If you want the quickest setup, Libre Translate is easier to run; ruTorrent needs more configuration.

Libre Translate is growing faster right now (+396 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Libre Translate](https://selfhost.directory/project/libre-translate) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/libre-translate.md)
- [ruTorrent](https://selfhost.directory/project/rutorrent) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/rutorrent.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/libre-translate-vs-rutorrent