qBittorrent (LinuxServer.io)vsruTorrent
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| qBittorrent (LinuxServer.io) | ruTorrent | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 62/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 7 in Torrent | #4 of 12 in Bittorrent |
| GitHub stars | 1 758 | 2 189 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +20 | +10 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 52 | 20 |
| Latest release | 5.3.0_v2.1.2-ls485 · 25 Oct 2026 | v5.3.19 · 24 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Dockerfile | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
qBittorrent (LinuxServer.io) scores 67/100 against 62/100 for ruTorrent, so it is the safer default.
qBittorrent (LinuxServer.io) ships more often: 52 stable releases in the past year, against 20 for ruTorrent.
If you want the quickest setup, qBittorrent (LinuxServer.io) is easier to run; ruTorrent needs more configuration.
qBittorrent (LinuxServer.io) details →ruTorrent details →