# proxmox vs WindowsinDocker

> Two self-hosted [Virtualization projects](https://selfhost.directory/virtualization), compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | proxmox | WindowsinDocker |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 53/100 | 83/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #11 of 15 in Virtualization | #1 of 15 in Virtualization |
| GitHub stars | 336 | 53 714 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +329 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 11 ✓ |
| Latest release | v9.2.20 · 11 Oct 2026 ✓ | v6.06 · 5 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Shell | Shell |

## Which one should you pick?

WindowsinDocker scores 83/100 against 53/100 for proxmox, so it is the safer default.

WindowsinDocker ships more often: 11 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for proxmox.

If you want the quickest setup, WindowsinDocker is easier to run; proxmox needs more configuration.

WindowsinDocker is growing faster right now (+329 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [proxmox](https://selfhost.directory/project/proxmox) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/proxmox.md)
- [WindowsinDocker](https://selfhost.directory/project/windowsindocker) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/windowsindocker.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/proxmox-vs-windowsindocker