rackpadvsWindows ARM
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| rackpad | Windows ARM | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 53/100 | 61/100 |
| Rank in category | #15 of 34 in Network Management | #7 of 15 in Virtualization |
| GitHub stars | 423 | 2 260 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 5 | 10 |
| Latest release | v1.8.5 · 20 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?
Windows ARM scores 61/100 against 53/100 for rackpad, so it is the safer default.
Windows ARM ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 5 for rackpad.
If you want the quickest setup, rackpad is easier to run; Windows ARM needs more configuration.
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