# Misskey vs Prowlarr

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

| | Misskey | Prowlarr |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 74/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 5 in Fediverse | #1 of 2 in Indexer |
| GitHub stars | 11 366 ✓ | 7 463 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +42 | +203 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 24 ✓ |
| Latest release | 2026.10.1 · 23 Oct 2026 | v2.7.0.5723 · 27 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | C# |

## Which one should you pick?

Misskey and Prowlarr score the same (74/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.

Prowlarr ships more often: 24 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for Misskey.

If you want the quickest setup, Prowlarr is easier to run; Misskey needs more configuration.

Prowlarr is growing faster right now (+203 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Misskey](https://selfhost.directory/project/misskey) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/misskey.md)
- [Prowlarr](https://selfhost.directory/project/prowlarr) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/prowlarr.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/misskey-vs-prowlarr