# Thumbor vs Windows ARM

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

| | Thumbor | Windows ARM |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 72/100 ✓ | 61/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 13 in Image Processing | #7 of 15 in Virtualization |
| GitHub stars | 10 528 ✓ | 2 260 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +6 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1 | 10 ✓ |
| Latest release | 7.8.0 · 30 May 2026 | v6.06 · 5 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Batchfile |

## Which one should you pick?

Thumbor scores 72/100 against 61/100 for Windows ARM, so it is the safer default.

Windows ARM ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 1 for Thumbor.

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

Thumbor is growing faster right now (+6 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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