Radarrvsrecyclarr
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Radarr | recyclarr | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 78/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 45 in Download Management | #15 of 142 in Media Management |
| GitHub stars | 14 670 | 2 146 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +246 | +28 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 19 | 16 |
| Latest release | v7.0.0.10815 · 25 Oct 2026 | v8.8.1 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | C | C# |
Which one should you pick?
Radarr scores 78/100 against 64/100 for recyclarr, so it is the safer default.
Radarr ships more often: 19 stable releases in the past year, against 16 for recyclarr.
Radarr is growing faster right now (+246 stars in 30 days).
Radarr details →recyclarr details →