RadarrvsWeechat
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Radarr | Weechat | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 78/100 | 70/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 45 in Download Management | #8 of 110 in Chat |
| GitHub stars | 14 670 | 3 417 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +246 | +24 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 19 | 12 |
| Latest release | v7.0.0.10815 · 25 Oct 2026 | v4.10.1 · 5 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | C | C |
Which one should you pick?
Radarr scores 78/100 against 70/100 for Weechat, so it is the safer default.
Radarr ships more often: 19 stable releases in the past year, against 12 for Weechat.
If you want the quickest setup, Radarr is easier to run; Weechat needs more configuration.
Radarr is growing faster right now (+246 stars in 30 days).
Radarr details →Weechat details →