ProwlarrvsTube Archivist
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Prowlarr | Tube Archivist | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 72/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 2 in Indexer | #7 of 118 in Media Server |
| GitHub stars | 7 463 | 8 553 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +203 | +84 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 24 | 6 |
| Latest release | v2.7.0.5723 · 27 Oct 2026 | v0.6.0 · 25 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | C# | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Prowlarr scores 74/100 against 72/100 for Tube Archivist, so it is the safer default.
Prowlarr ships more often: 24 stable releases in the past year, against 6 for Tube Archivist.
If you want the quickest setup, Prowlarr is easier to run; Tube Archivist needs more configuration.
Prowlarr is growing faster right now (+203 stars in 30 days).
Prowlarr details →Tube Archivist details →