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Prowlarr vs Motrix

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Prowlarr

8.0
Utilities

Indexer manager/proxy for various PVR apps

Motrix

8.0
Utilities

Open-source download manager

Metric Prowlarr Motrix
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 8.0 8.0
30-day Installs 142 506
90-day Installs 453 1.6K
365-day Installs 1.3K 5.6K
Version 2.3.5.5327 1.8.19
Auto-updates Yes No
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 6.2K 51.0K
GitHub Forks 296 4.8K
Open Issues 103 772
License GPL-3.0 MIT
Language C# JavaScript
Last GitHub Commit 1mo ago 1y ago
First Seen Mar 14, 2022 Feb 26, 2019

Reviews

Prowlarr

Prowlarr is a versatile indexer manager and proxy for PVR apps, supporting both torrent trackers and Usenet indexers. It is ideal for media server enthusiasts who need to manage multiple indexing sources efficiently.

Manages and proxies indexers for PVR applications, facilitating media library management.

Pros

  • + Actively maintained with recent updates
  • + Supports a wide range of indexers and PVR apps
  • + Enhances media library management capabilities

Cons

  • - Limited community discussion
  • - Some historical bugs, though addressed

Motrix

Motrix is an open-source download manager with a sleek UI and support for multiple protocols. It offers features like batch downloads, scheduling, and integrates with cloud storage. Ideal for frequent downloaders who need a versatile tool.

Manages downloads using protocols like HTTP, FTP, and magnet links, with support for batch downloads and scheduling.

Pros

  • + Open-source with a user-friendly interface
  • + Supports multiple download protocols
  • + Cross-platform availability

Cons

  • - No auto-updates feature
  • - Concerns about project maintenance