# QGIS vs Windows ARM

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

| | QGIS | Windows ARM |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 81/100 ✓ | 61/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 8 in Geospatial | #7 of 15 in Virtualization |
| GitHub stars | 14 734 ✓ | 2 260 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +113 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 10 |
| Latest release | final-4_2_3 · 28 Sept 2026 | v6.06 · 5 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | C++ | Batchfile |

## Which one should you pick?

QGIS scores 81/100 against 61/100 for Windows ARM, so it is the safer default.

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

QGIS is growing faster right now (+113 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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