PlikvsSonarr
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Plik | Sonarr | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 63/100 | 81/100 |
| Rank in category | #6 of 27 in File Sharing & Collaboration | #1 of 142 in Media Management |
| GitHub stars | 1 829 | 17 477 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +8 | +980 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 4 | 34 |
| Latest release | 1.4.3 · 21 Oct 2026 | v5.0.0.2838 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | C |
Which one should you pick?
Sonarr scores 81/100 against 63/100 for Plik, so it is the safer default.
Sonarr ships more often: 34 stable releases in the past year, against 4 for Plik.
If you want the quickest setup, Plik is easier to run; Sonarr needs more configuration.
Sonarr is growing faster right now (+980 stars in 30 days).
Plik details →Sonarr details →