# Martin Tile Server vs Windows ARM

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

| | Martin Tile Server | Windows ARM |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 68/100 ✓ | 61/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 12 in Maps | #7 of 15 in Virtualization |
| GitHub stars | 4 031 ✓ | 2 260 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +90 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 45 ✓ | 10 |
| Latest release | python-cog-tiles-v0.1.1 · 22 Oct 2026 ✓ | v6.06 · 5 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Rust | Batchfile |

## Which one should you pick?

Martin Tile Server scores 68/100 against 61/100 for Windows ARM, so it is the safer default.

Martin Tile Server ships more often: 45 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for Windows ARM.

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

Martin Tile Server is growing faster right now (+90 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Martin Tile Server](https://selfhost.directory/project/martin-tile-server) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/martin-tile-server.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/martin-tile-server-vs-windows-arm