# Sonarr vs trigger

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | Sonarr | trigger |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 81/100 ✓ | 76/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 142 in Media Management | #7 of 32 in Workflow Automation |
| GitHub stars | 17 472 ✓ | 16 644 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +975 ✓ | +257 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 34 | 49 ✓ |
| Latest release | v5.0.0.2838 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ | v4.8.1 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | C | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

Sonarr scores 81/100 against 76/100 for trigger, so it is the safer default.

trigger ships more often: 49 stable releases in the past year, against 34 for Sonarr.

If you want the quickest setup, Sonarr is easier to run; trigger needs more configuration.

Sonarr is growing faster right now (+975 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Sonarr](https://selfhost.directory/project/sonarr) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/sonarr.md)
- [trigger](https://selfhost.directory/project/trigger) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/trigger.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/sonarr-vs-trigger