RadarrvsruTorrent
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Radarr | ruTorrent | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 78/100 | 62/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 45 in Download Management | #4 of 12 in Bittorrent |
| GitHub stars | 14 670 | 2 188 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +246 | +9 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 19 | 20 |
| Latest release | v7.0.0.10815 · 25 Oct 2026 | v5.3.19 · 24 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | C | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
Radarr scores 78/100 against 62/100 for ruTorrent, so it is the safer default.
ruTorrent ships more often: 20 stable releases in the past year, against 19 for Radarr.
If you want the quickest setup, Radarr is easier to run; ruTorrent needs more configuration.
Radarr is growing faster right now (+246 stars in 30 days).
Radarr details →ruTorrent details →