LidarrvsNodeLink
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Lidarr | NodeLink | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 72/100 | 50/100 |
| Rank in category | #6 of 142 in Media Management | #7 of 14 in Audio Streaming |
| GitHub stars | 5 785 | 162 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +106 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 | 10 |
| Latest release | v3.2.0.5144 · 26 Oct 2026 | v3.9.0 · 14 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | C | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Lidarr scores 72/100 against 50/100 for NodeLink, so it is the safer default.
Lidarr ships more often: 15 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for NodeLink.
Lidarr is growing faster right now (+106 stars in 30 days).
Lidarr details →NodeLink details →