OpenWAvsWindows ARM
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| OpenWA | Windows ARM | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 77/100 | 61/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 19 in API Management | #7 of 15 in Virtualization |
| GitHub stars | 16 369 | 2 260 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +363 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 10 |
| Latest release | v0.26.0 · 28 Oct 2026 | v6.06 · 5 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Batchfile |
Which one should you pick?
OpenWA scores 77/100 against 61/100 for Windows ARM, so it is the safer default.
Windows ARM ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for OpenWA.
If you want the quickest setup, OpenWA is easier to run; Windows ARM needs more configuration.
OpenWA is growing faster right now (+363 stars in 30 days).
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