koelvsWindows ARM
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| koel | Windows ARM | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 75/100 | 61/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 59 in Music Streaming | #7 of 15 in Virtualization |
| GitHub stars | 17 322 | 2 260 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +59 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 22 | 10 |
| Latest release | v9.15.0 · 28 Sept 2026 | v6.06 · 5 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | PHP | Batchfile |
Which one should you pick?
koel scores 75/100 against 61/100 for Windows ARM, so it is the safer default.
koel ships more often: 22 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for Windows ARM.
If you want the quickest setup, koel is easier to run; Windows ARM needs more configuration.
koel is growing faster right now (+59 stars in 30 days).
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