RadarrvsZealot
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Radarr | Zealot | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 78/100 | 55/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 45 in Download Management | #17 of 28 in CI/CD |
| GitHub stars | 14 671 | 1 367 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +240 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 19 | 3 |
| Latest release | v7.0.0.10815 · 25 Oct 2026 | 6.2.2 · 25 Jul 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | C | Ruby |
Which one should you pick?
Radarr scores 78/100 against 55/100 for Zealot, so it is the safer default.
Radarr ships more often: 19 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for Zealot.
If you want the quickest setup, Radarr is easier to run; Zealot needs more configuration.
Radarr is growing faster right now (+240 stars in 30 days).
Radarr details →Zealot details →