MainsailvsRadarr
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Mainsail | Radarr | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 65/100 | 78/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 22 in 3D Printing | #3 of 45 in Download Management |
| GitHub stars | 2 236 | 14 672 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +19 | +241 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 19 |
| Latest release | v2.19.0 · 27 Aug 2026 | v7.0.0.10815 · 25 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Vue | C |
Which one should you pick?
Radarr scores 78/100 against 65/100 for Mainsail, so it is the safer default.
Radarr ships more often: 19 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for Mainsail.
If you want the quickest setup, Radarr is easier to run; Mainsail needs more configuration.
Radarr is growing faster right now (+241 stars in 30 days).
Mainsail details →Radarr details →