# Grist vs Windows ARM

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

| | Grist | Windows ARM |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 75/100 ✓ | 61/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 10 in Data Management | #7 of 15 in Virtualization |
| GitHub stars | 12 009 ✓ | 2 260 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +158 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 16 ✓ | 10 |
| Latest release | v1.7.21 · 9 Oct 2026 ✓ | v6.06 · 5 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Batchfile |

## Which one should you pick?

Grist scores 75/100 against 61/100 for Windows ARM, so it is the safer default.

Grist ships more often: 16 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for Windows ARM.

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

Grist is growing faster right now (+158 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Grist](https://selfhost.directory/project/grist) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/grist.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/grist-vs-windows-arm