# TailGuard vs Windows ARM

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | TailGuard | Windows ARM |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 48/100 | 61/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #37 of 56 in VPN | #7 of 15 in Virtualization |
| GitHub stars | 611 | 2 260 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 10 |
| Latest release | v1.104.2 · 21 Oct 2026 ✓ | v6.06 · 5 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Shell | Batchfile |

## Which one should you pick?

Windows ARM scores 61/100 against 48/100 for TailGuard, so it is the safer default.

If you want the quickest setup, TailGuard is easier to run; Windows ARM needs more configuration.

## Details

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

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