quackbackvsRadarr
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| quackback | Radarr | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 50/100 | 78/100 |
| Rank in category | #9 of 14 in Customer Support | #3 of 45 in Download Management |
| GitHub stars | 331 | 14 671 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +240 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 | 19 |
| Latest release | v0.14.1 · 7 Oct 2026 | v7.0.0.10815 · 25 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | C |
Which one should you pick?
Radarr scores 78/100 against 50/100 for quackback, so it is the safer default.
Radarr ships more often: 19 stable releases in the past year, against 15 for quackback.
If you want the quickest setup, Radarr is easier to run; quackback needs more configuration.
Radarr is growing faster right now (+240 stars in 30 days).
quackback details →Radarr details →