NewtArrvsRadarr
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| NewtArr | Radarr | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 43/100 | 78/100 |
| Rank in category | #111 of 142 in Media Management | #3 of 45 in Download Management |
| GitHub stars | 195 | 14 667 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +243 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1 | 19 |
| Latest release | v1.0.0 · 24 Feb 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 | Python | C |
Which one should you pick?
Radarr scores 78/100 against 43/100 for NewtArr, so it is the safer default.
Radarr ships more often: 19 stable releases in the past year, against 1 for NewtArr.
If you want the quickest setup, Radarr is easier to run; NewtArr needs more configuration.
Radarr is growing faster right now (+243 stars in 30 days).
NewtArr details →Radarr details →