SoulSyncvstubesync
Two self-hosted Sonarr alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| SoulSync | tubesync | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 67/100 | 60/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 59 in Music Streaming | #24 of 142 in Media Management |
| GitHub stars | 2 322 | 2 809 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +89 | +14 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 69 | 11 |
| Latest release | 3.6.0 · 26 Oct 2026 | v0.18.5 · 8 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | Python |
Which one should you pick?
SoulSync scores 67/100 against 60/100 for tubesync, so it is the safer default.
SoulSync ships more often: 69 stable releases in the past year, against 11 for tubesync.
If you want the quickest setup, tubesync is easier to run; SoulSync needs more configuration.
SoulSync is growing faster right now (+89 stars in 30 days).
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