# Windows ARM vs Yacy

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

| | Windows ARM | Yacy |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 61/100 | 62/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #7 of 15 in Virtualization | #18 of 41 in Search Engines |
| GitHub stars | 2 260 | 4 085 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +41 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | v6.06 · 5 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | Batchfile | Java |

## Which one should you pick?

Yacy scores 62/100 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 Yacy.

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

Yacy is growing faster right now (+41 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Windows ARM](https://selfhost.directory/project/windows-arm) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/windows-arm.md)
- [Yacy](https://selfhost.directory/project/yacy) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/yacy.md)

---
Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/windows-arm-vs-yacy