MCSManagervsWindows ARM
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| MCSManager | Windows ARM | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 68/100 | 61/100 |
| Rank in category | #8 of 62 in Game Servers | #7 of 15 in Virtualization |
| GitHub stars | 5 005 | 2 260 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +36 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 20 | 10 |
| Latest release | v10.22.0 · 27 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?
MCSManager scores 68/100 against 61/100 for Windows ARM, so it is the safer default.
MCSManager ships more often: 20 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for Windows ARM.
If you want the quickest setup, MCSManager is easier to run; Windows ARM needs more configuration.
MCSManager is growing faster right now (+36 stars in 30 days).
MCSManager details →Windows ARM details →