# CookCLI vs Windows ARM

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | CookCLI | Windows ARM |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 61/100 | 61/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 18 in Recipe Management | #7 of 15 in Virtualization |
| GitHub stars | 1 422 | 2 260 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +32 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 21 ✓ | 10 |
| Latest release | v0.39.0 · 24 Oct 2026 ✓ | v6.06 · 5 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Rust | Batchfile |

## Which one should you pick?

CookCLI and Windows ARM score the same (61/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.

CookCLI ships more often: 21 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for Windows ARM.

If you want the quickest setup, CookCLI is easier to run; Windows ARM needs more configuration.

CookCLI is growing faster right now (+32 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [CookCLI](https://selfhost.directory/project/cookcli) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/cookcli.md)
- [Windows ARM](https://selfhost.directory/project/windows-arm) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/windows-arm.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/cookcli-vs-windows-arm