SonarrvsZed Attack Proxy (ZAP)
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Sonarr | Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP) | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 81/100 | 80/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 142 in Media Management | #4 of 78 in Security |
| GitHub stars | 17 472 | 16 058 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +975 | +243 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 34 | 31 |
| Latest release | v5.0.0.2838 · 28 Oct 2026 | w2026-10-23 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | C | Java |
Which one should you pick?
Sonarr scores 81/100 against 80/100 for Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP), so it is the safer default.
Sonarr ships more often: 34 stable releases in the past year, against 31 for Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP).
If you want the quickest setup, Zed Attack Proxy (ZAP) is easier to run; Sonarr needs more configuration.
Sonarr is growing faster right now (+975 stars in 30 days).
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