RetromvsWindows ARM
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Retrom | Windows ARM | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 58/100 | 61/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 5 in Emulation | #7 of 15 in Virtualization |
| GitHub stars | 2 100 | 2 260 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +27 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 10 |
| Latest release | v0.8.4 · 14 Jun 2026 | v6.06 · 5 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Batchfile |
Which one should you pick?
Windows ARM scores 61/100 against 58/100 for Retrom, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, Retrom is easier to run; Windows ARM needs more configuration.
Retrom is growing faster right now (+27 stars in 30 days).
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