MisskeyvsruTorrent
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Misskey | ruTorrent | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 62/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 5 in Fediverse | #4 of 12 in Bittorrent |
| GitHub stars | 11 366 | 2 188 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +42 | +9 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 20 |
| Latest release | 2026.10.1 · 23 Oct 2026 | v5.3.19 · 24 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Typescript | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
Misskey scores 74/100 against 62/100 for ruTorrent, so it is the safer default.
ruTorrent ships more often: 20 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for Misskey.
If you want the quickest setup, Misskey is easier to run; ruTorrent needs more configuration.
Misskey is growing faster right now (+42 stars in 30 days).
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