# qBittorrent (LinuxServer.io) vs ruTorrent

> 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.

## Details

- [qBittorrent (LinuxServer.io)](https://selfhost.directory/project/qbittorrent-linuxserverio) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/qbittorrent-linuxserverio.md)
- [ruTorrent](https://selfhost.directory/project/rutorrent) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/rutorrent.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/qbittorrent-linuxserverio-vs-rutorrent