# Windows ARM vs ytdlp_web_player

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

| | Windows ARM | ytdlp_web_player |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 61/100 ✓ | 55/100 |
| Rank in category | #7 of 15 in Virtualization | #12 of 36 in Video Streaming |
| GitHub stars | 2 260 ✓ | 809 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 ✓ | 8 |
| Latest release | v6.06 · 5 Oct 2026 | v1.3.3 · 25 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | GPL-2.0 |
| Main language | Batchfile | JavaScript |

## Which one should you pick?

Windows ARM scores 61/100 against 55/100 for ytdlp_web_player, so it is the safer default.

Windows ARM ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for ytdlp_web_player.

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

## Details

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

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