Sonarrvstextpod
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Sonarr | textpod | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 81/100 | 45/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 142 in Media Management | #54 of 81 in Notes & Editors |
| GitHub stars | 17 479 | 322 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +966 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 34 | 3 |
| Latest release | v5.0.0.2838 · 28 Oct 2026 | 0.1.8 · 29 May 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | C | Rust |
Which one should you pick?
Sonarr scores 81/100 against 45/100 for textpod, so it is the safer default.
Sonarr ships more often: 34 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for textpod.
If you want the quickest setup, textpod is easier to run; Sonarr needs more configuration.
Sonarr is growing faster right now (+966 stars in 30 days).
Sonarr details →textpod details →