EMQXvsWindows ARM
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| EMQX | Windows ARM | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 78/100 | 61/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 14 in Messaging | #7 of 15 in Virtualization |
| GitHub stars | 16 868 | 2 260 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +113 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 | 10 |
| Latest release | 6.3.2 · 16 Oct 2026 | v6.06 · 5 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Erlang | Batchfile |
Which one should you pick?
EMQX scores 78/100 against 61/100 for Windows ARM, so it is the safer default.
EMQX ships more often: 15 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for Windows ARM.
EMQX is growing faster right now (+113 stars in 30 days).
EMQX details →Windows ARM details →