Sonarrvsstrfry
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Sonarr | strfry | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 81/100 | 59/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 142 in Media Management | #23 of 69 in Social Networks & Forums |
| GitHub stars | 17 478 | 736 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +965 | +11 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 34 | 0 |
| Latest release | v5.0.0.2838 · 28 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | C | C++ |
Which one should you pick?
Sonarr scores 81/100 against 59/100 for strfry, so it is the safer default.
Sonarr ships more often: 34 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for strfry.
If you want the quickest setup, Sonarr is easier to run; strfry needs more configuration.
Sonarr is growing faster right now (+965 stars in 30 days).
Sonarr details →strfry details →