# Switch vs Windows 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).

## Details

- [Switch](https://selfhost.directory/project/switch) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/switch.md)
- [Windows ARM](https://selfhost.directory/project/windows-arm) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/windows-arm.md)

---
Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/switch-vs-windows-arm