ValkeyvsWindows ARM
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Valkey | Windows ARM | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 81/100 | 61/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 38 in Databases | #7 of 15 in Virtualization |
| GitHub stars | 27 546 | 2 260 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +264 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 22 | 10 |
| Latest release | 9.0.7 · 27 Oct 2026 | v6.06 · 5 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | BSD-3-Clause | MIT |
| Main language | C | Batchfile |
Which one should you pick?
Valkey scores 81/100 against 61/100 for Windows ARM, so it is the safer default.
Valkey ships more often: 22 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for Windows ARM.
If you want the quickest setup, Valkey is easier to run; Windows ARM needs more configuration.
Valkey is growing faster right now (+264 stars in 30 days).
Valkey details →Windows ARM details →