# DeepSeek Harness vs Windows ARM

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

| | DeepSeek Harness | Windows ARM |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 87/100 ✓ | 61/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 209 in AI Agents | #7 of 15 in Virtualization |
| GitHub stars | 264 652 ✓ | 2 260 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +8 660 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 10 ✓ |
| Latest release | — | v6.06 · 5 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Batchfile |

## Which one should you pick?

DeepSeek Harness scores 87/100 against 61/100 for Windows ARM, so it is the safer default.

Windows ARM ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for DeepSeek Harness.

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

DeepSeek Harness is growing faster right now (+8 660 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [DeepSeek Harness](https://selfhost.directory/project/deepseek-harness) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/deepseek-harness.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/deepseek-harness-vs-windows-arm