Radarrvsydl_api_ng
Two self-hosted Download Management projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Radarr | ydl_api_ng | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 78/100 | 46/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 45 in Download Management | #33 of 45 in Download Management |
| GitHub stars | 14 670 | 240 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +246 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 19 | 0 |
| Latest release | v7.0.0.10815 · 25 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | C | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Radarr scores 78/100 against 46/100 for ydl_api_ng, so it is the safer default.
Radarr ships more often: 19 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for ydl_api_ng.
If you want the quickest setup, Radarr is easier to run; ydl_api_ng needs more configuration.
Radarr is growing faster right now (+246 stars in 30 days).
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