# MacOS vs Windows ARM

> Two self-hosted [Virtualization projects](https://selfhost.directory/virtualization), compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | MacOS | Windows ARM |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 ✓ | 61/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 15 in Virtualization | #7 of 15 in Virtualization |
| GitHub stars | 21 690 ✓ | 2 260 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +116 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 18 ✓ | 10 |
| Latest release | v3.12 · 21 Aug 2026 | v6.06 · 5 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Shell | Batchfile |

## Which one should you pick?

MacOS scores 76/100 against 61/100 for Windows ARM, so it is the safer default.

MacOS ships more often: 18 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for Windows ARM.

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

MacOS is growing faster right now (+116 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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