SonarrvsYT Zero
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Sonarr | YT Zero | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 81/100 | 52/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 142 in Media Management | #53 of 118 in Media Server |
| GitHub stars | 17 472 | 669 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +975 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 34 | 9 |
| Latest release | v5.0.0.2838 · 28 Oct 2026 | 2026.09.9 · 28 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Unlicense |
| Main language | C | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Sonarr scores 81/100 against 52/100 for YT Zero, so it is the safer default.
Sonarr ships more often: 34 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for YT Zero.
If you want the quickest setup, YT Zero is easier to run; Sonarr needs more configuration.
Sonarr is growing faster right now (+975 stars in 30 days).
Sonarr details →YT Zero details →