Project N.O.M.A.D.vsruTorrent
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Project N.O.M.A.D. | ruTorrent | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 85/100 | 62/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 42 in Knowledge Management | #4 of 12 in Bittorrent |
| GitHub stars | 41 170 | 2 188 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +2 819 | +9 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 20 |
| Latest release | v1.35.1 · 5 Oct 2026 | v5.3.19 · 24 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Typescript | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
Project N.O.M.A.D. scores 85/100 against 62/100 for ruTorrent, so it is the safer default.
ruTorrent ships more often: 20 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for Project N.O.M.A.D..
If you want the quickest setup, Project N.O.M.A.D. is easier to run; ruTorrent needs more configuration.
Project N.O.M.A.D. is growing faster right now (+2 819 stars in 30 days).
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