# OrangeHRM vs Windows ARM

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

| | OrangeHRM | Windows ARM |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 61/100 | 61/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 9 in Human Resource Management (HRM) | #7 of 15 in Virtualization |
| GitHub stars | 1 158 | 2 260 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +16 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 3 | 10 ✓ |
| Latest release | v5.9 · 28 Jun 2026 | v6.06 · 5 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | PHP | Batchfile |

## Which one should you pick?

OrangeHRM and Windows ARM score the same (61/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.

Windows ARM ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for OrangeHRM.

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

OrangeHRM is growing faster right now (+16 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [OrangeHRM](https://selfhost.directory/project/orangehrm) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/orangehrm.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/orangehrm-vs-windows-arm