# telethon_downloader vs Windows ARM

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

| | telethon_downloader | Windows ARM |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 45/100 | 61/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #34 of 45 in Download Management | #7 of 15 in Virtualization |
| GitHub stars | 206 | 2 260 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 10 ✓ |
| Latest release | — | v6.06 · 5 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Batchfile |

## Which one should you pick?

Windows ARM scores 61/100 against 45/100 for telethon_downloader, so it is the safer default.

Windows ARM ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for telethon_downloader.

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

## Details

- [telethon_downloader](https://selfhost.directory/project/telethondownloader) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/telethondownloader.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/telethondownloader-vs-windows-arm