UnraidvsWindows ARM
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Unraid | Windows ARM | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 49/100 | 61/100 |
| Rank in category | #83 of 166 in Developer Tools | #7 of 15 in Virtualization |
| GitHub stars | 149 | 2 260 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 10 |
| Latest release | v2.10.3 · 24 Oct 2026 | v6.06 · 5 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Batchfile |
Which one should you pick?
Windows ARM scores 61/100 against 49/100 for Unraid, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, Unraid is easier to run; Windows ARM needs more configuration.
Unraid is growing faster right now (+1 stars in 30 days).
Unraid details →Windows ARM details →