# Radarr vs ruTorrent

> 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 | 14 671 ✓ | 2 188 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +247 ✓ | +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 (+247 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Radarr](https://selfhost.directory/project/radarr) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/radarr.md)
- [ruTorrent](https://selfhost.directory/project/rutorrent) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/rutorrent.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/radarr-vs-rutorrent