OpenWrtvsWindows ARM
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| OpenWrt | Windows ARM | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83/100 | 61/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 8 in Operating System | #7 of 15 in Virtualization |
| GitHub stars | 28 965 | 2 259 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +462 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 10 |
| Latest release | v25.12.6 · 18 Oct 2026 | v6.06 · 5 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | C | Batchfile |
Which one should you pick?
OpenWrt scores 83/100 against 61/100 for Windows ARM, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, OpenWrt is easier to run; Windows ARM needs more configuration.
OpenWrt is growing faster right now (+462 stars in 30 days).
OpenWrt details →Windows ARM details →