# netbird vs subarr

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

| | netbird | subarr |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 81/100 ✓ | 48/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 56 in VPN | #79 of 142 in Media Management |
| GitHub stars | 30 326 ✓ | 147 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +823 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 41 ✓ | 11 |
| Latest release | v0.82.0 · 29 Oct 2026 | v2.7.25 · 29 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Go | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

netbird scores 81/100 against 48/100 for subarr, so it is the safer default.

netbird ships more often: 41 stable releases in the past year, against 11 for subarr.

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

netbird is growing faster right now (+823 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [netbird](https://selfhost.directory/project/netbird) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/netbird.md)
- [subarr](https://selfhost.directory/project/subarr) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/subarr.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/netbird-vs-subarr