PinepodsvsRadarr
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Pinepods | Radarr | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 61/100 | 78/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 18 in Podcasts | #3 of 45 in Download Management |
| GitHub stars | 1 033 | 14 670 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +41 | +246 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 19 |
| Latest release | 0.9.0 · 26 Jun 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 | Rust | C |
Which one should you pick?
Radarr scores 78/100 against 61/100 for Pinepods, so it is the safer default.
Radarr ships more often: 19 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for Pinepods.
If you want the quickest setup, Radarr is easier to run; Pinepods needs more configuration.
Radarr is growing faster right now (+246 stars in 30 days).
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