Redisvssubarr
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Redis | subarr | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 86/100 | 48/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 38 in Databases | #79 of 142 in Media Management |
| GitHub stars | 77 163 | 147 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +696 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 36 | 11 |
| Latest release | 8.10.3 · 26 Oct 2026 | v2.7.25 · 29 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | C | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Redis scores 86/100 against 48/100 for subarr, so it is the safer default.
Redis ships more often: 36 stable releases in the past year, against 11 for subarr.
If you want the quickest setup, Redis is easier to run; subarr needs more configuration.
Redis is growing faster right now (+696 stars in 30 days).
Redis details →subarr details →