LidarrvsWindows ARM
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Lidarr | Windows ARM | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 72/100 | 61/100 |
| Rank in category | #6 of 142 in Media Management | #7 of 15 in Virtualization |
| GitHub stars | 5 786 | 2 260 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +107 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 | 10 |
| Latest release | v3.2.0.5144 · 26 Oct 2026 | v6.06 · 5 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | C | Batchfile |
Which one should you pick?
Lidarr scores 72/100 against 61/100 for Windows ARM, so it is the safer default.
Lidarr ships more often: 15 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for Windows ARM.
If you want the quickest setup, Lidarr is easier to run; Windows ARM needs more configuration.
Lidarr is growing faster right now (+107 stars in 30 days).
Lidarr details →Windows ARM details →