LidarrvsOpenList
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Lidarr | OpenList | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 72/100 | 80/100 |
| Rank in category | #6 of 142 in Media Management | #2 of 34 in File Management |
| GitHub stars | 5 786 | 25 334 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +107 | +565 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 | 15 |
| Latest release | v3.2.0.5144 · 26 Oct 2026 | v4.2.9 · 25 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | C | Go |
Which one should you pick?
OpenList scores 80/100 against 72/100 for Lidarr, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, OpenList is easier to run; Lidarr needs more configuration.
OpenList is growing faster right now (+565 stars in 30 days).
Lidarr details →OpenList details →