# Thumbor vs WindowsinDocker

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

| | Thumbor | WindowsinDocker |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 72/100 | 83/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #2 of 13 in Image Processing | #1 of 15 in Virtualization |
| GitHub stars | 10 528 | 53 718 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +6 | +323 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1 | 11 ✓ |
| Latest release | 7.8.0 · 30 May 2026 | v6.06 · 5 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Shell |

## Which one should you pick?

WindowsinDocker scores 83/100 against 72/100 for Thumbor, so it is the safer default.

WindowsinDocker ships more often: 11 stable releases in the past year, against 1 for Thumbor.

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

WindowsinDocker is growing faster right now (+323 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Thumbor](https://selfhost.directory/project/thumbor) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/thumbor.md)
- [WindowsinDocker](https://selfhost.directory/project/windowsindocker) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/windowsindocker.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/thumbor-vs-windowsindocker