MediariumvsSportarr
Two self-hosted Sonarr alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Mediarium | Sportarr | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 52/100 | 54/100 |
| Rank in category | #60 of 142 in Media Management | #48 of 142 in Media Management |
| GitHub stars | 271 | 614 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +71 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 32 |
| Latest release | v3.8.0 · 27 Oct 2026 | v4.1.11.1121 · 24 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | C# |
Which one should you pick?
Sportarr scores 54/100 against 52/100 for Mediarium, so it is the safer default.
Sportarr ships more often: 32 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for Mediarium.
If you want the quickest setup, Sportarr is easier to run; Mediarium needs more configuration.
Sportarr is growing faster right now (+71 stars in 30 days).
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