# Thingport vs Windows ARM

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

| | Thingport | Windows ARM |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 50/100 | 61/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #14 of 22 in 3D Printing | #7 of 15 in Virtualization |
| GitHub stars | 252 | 2 260 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +16 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 10 |
| Latest release | extension-latest · 25 Oct 2026 ✓ | v6.06 · 5 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Batchfile |

## Which one should you pick?

Windows ARM scores 61/100 against 50/100 for Thingport, so it is the safer default.

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

Thingport is growing faster right now (+16 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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