# OpenWrt vs subarr

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

| | OpenWrt | subarr |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83/100 ✓ | 48/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 8 in Operating System | #79 of 142 in Media Management |
| GitHub stars | 28 971 ✓ | 147 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +458 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 11 ✓ |
| Latest release | v25.12.6 · 18 Oct 2026 | v2.7.25 · 29 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | C | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

OpenWrt scores 83/100 against 48/100 for subarr, so it is the safer default.

subarr ships more often: 11 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for OpenWrt.

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

OpenWrt is growing faster right now (+458 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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