paperclipvsWindows ARM
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| paperclip | Windows ARM | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 88/100 | 61/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 125 in AI | #7 of 15 in Virtualization |
| GitHub stars | 108 237 | 2 260 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +26 873 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 10 |
| Latest release | v2026.1012.0 · 12 Oct 2026 | v6.06 · 5 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Batchfile |
Which one should you pick?
paperclip scores 88/100 against 61/100 for Windows ARM, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, paperclip is easier to run; Windows ARM needs more configuration.
paperclip is growing faster right now (+26 873 stars in 30 days).
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