SwitchvsWindows ARM
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Switch | Windows ARM | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 54/100 | 61/100 |
| Rank in category | #74 of 209 in AI Agents | #7 of 15 in Virtualization |
| GitHub stars | 2 079 | 2 260 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +103 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 10 |
| Latest release | — | v6.06 · 5 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Batchfile |
Which one should you pick?
Windows ARM scores 61/100 against 54/100 for Switch, so it is the safer default.
Windows ARM ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Switch.
If you want the quickest setup, Switch is easier to run; Windows ARM needs more configuration.
Switch is growing faster right now (+103 stars in 30 days).
Switch details →Windows ARM details →