# Vert vs Windows ARM

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

| | Vert | Windows ARM |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 71/100 ✓ | 61/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 10 in File Conversion | #7 of 15 in Virtualization |
| GitHub stars | 16 166 ✓ | 2 260 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +536 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 10 ✓ |
| Latest release | — | v6.06 · 5 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | Batchfile |

## Which one should you pick?

Vert scores 71/100 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 0 for Vert.

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

Vert is growing faster right now (+536 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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