# NzbDAV vs nzbfast

> Two self-hosted [Sabnzbd alternatives](https://selfhost.directory/alternative-to/sabnzbd), compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | NzbDAV | nzbfast |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 53/100 ✓ | 50/100 |
| Rank in category | #22 of 45 in Download Management | #27 of 45 in Download Management |
| GitHub stars | 1 189 ✓ | 143 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +30 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 7 | 7 |
| Latest release | v0.6.4 · 8 Apr 2026 | parfast-v1.9.0 · 25 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | C | Rust |

## Which one should you pick?

NzbDAV scores 53/100 against 50/100 for nzbfast, so it is the safer default.

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

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

## Details

- [NzbDAV](https://selfhost.directory/project/nzbdav) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/nzbdav.md)
- [nzbfast](https://selfhost.directory/project/nzbfast) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/nzbfast.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/nzbdav-vs-nzbfast