Prowlarrvssist2
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Prowlarr | sist2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 54/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 2 in Indexer | #23 of 41 in Search Engines |
| GitHub stars | 7 462 | 1 329 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +210 | +21 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 24 | 12 |
| Latest release | v2.7.0.5723 · 27 Oct 2026 | v4.2.3 · 26 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | C# | C |
Which one should you pick?
Prowlarr scores 74/100 against 54/100 for sist2, so it is the safer default.
Prowlarr ships more often: 24 stable releases in the past year, against 12 for sist2.
If you want the quickest setup, Prowlarr is easier to run; sist2 needs more configuration.
Prowlarr is growing faster right now (+210 stars in 30 days).
Prowlarr details →sist2 details →