ResticvsWindows ARM
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Restic | Windows ARM | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 82/100 | 61/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 46 in Backup | #7 of 15 in Virtualization |
| GitHub stars | 36 866 | 2 260 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +628 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 10 |
| Latest release | v0.19.1 · 5 Jul 2026 | v6.06 · 5 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | BSD-2-Clause | MIT |
| Main language | Go | Batchfile |
Which one should you pick?
Restic scores 82/100 against 61/100 for Windows ARM, so it is the safer default.
Windows ARM ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for Restic.
If you want the quickest setup, Restic is easier to run; Windows ARM needs more configuration.
Restic is growing faster right now (+628 stars in 30 days).
Restic details →Windows ARM details →