# Transformer Lab vs Windows ARM

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

| | Transformer Lab | Windows ARM |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 61/100 | 61/100 |
| Rank in category | #12 of 25 in LLM Inference | #7 of 15 in Virtualization |
| GitHub stars | 5 199 ✓ | 2 260 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +2 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 10 ✓ |
| Latest release | v0.40.1 · 19 Jun 2026 | v6.06 · 5 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Batchfile |

## Which one should you pick?

Transformer Lab and Windows ARM score the same (61/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.

Windows ARM ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for Transformer Lab.

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

Transformer Lab is growing faster right now (+2 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Transformer Lab](https://selfhost.directory/project/transformerlab-app) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/transformerlab-app.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/transformerlab-app-vs-windows-arm