Jackett
The premium Open Source alternative to Prowlarr
🎯 Best for:Users automating media downloads via private or public trackers.
What is Jackett?
A proxy server that translates API queries from media automation tools into tracker-specific HTTP requests. It aggregates multiple torrent sources into a unified interface for seamless integration with the 'Arrr' stack.
Tech Stack
C#HomeLab & NAS
Why Jackett?
- • Massive tracker compatibility
- • Unified API for all indexers
- • Background service operation
Limitations
- • High memory usage (.NET)
- • Slower UI response times
- • Complex initial configuration
3/5/2026
Last Update
1,475
Forks
219
Issues
GPL-2.0
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Prowlarr)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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