ScreenTinkervsWindows ARM
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| ScreenTinker | Windows ARM | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 53/100 | 61/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 7 in Digital Signage | #7 of 15 in Virtualization |
| GitHub stars | 242 | 2 260 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 10 |
| Latest release | v3.0.3 · 25 Oct 2026 | v6.06 · 5 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | JavaScript | Batchfile |
Which one should you pick?
Windows ARM scores 61/100 against 53/100 for ScreenTinker, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, ScreenTinker is easier to run; Windows ARM needs more configuration.
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