# OpenPLC Runtime v4 vs WindowsinDocker

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

| | OpenPLC Runtime v4 | WindowsinDocker |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 52/100 | 83/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #6 of 10 in IoT | #1 of 15 in Virtualization |
| GitHub stars | 417 | 53 718 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 | +323 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 11 ✓ |
| Latest release | v4.3.1 · 13 Oct 2026 ✓ | v6.06 · 5 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Shell |

## Which one should you pick?

WindowsinDocker scores 83/100 against 52/100 for OpenPLC Runtime v4, so it is the safer default.

WindowsinDocker ships more often: 11 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for OpenPLC Runtime v4.

WindowsinDocker is growing faster right now (+323 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [OpenPLC Runtime v4](https://selfhost.directory/project/openplc-runtime) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/openplc-runtime.md)
- [WindowsinDocker](https://selfhost.directory/project/windowsindocker) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/windowsindocker.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/openplc-runtime-vs-windowsindocker