# Windows ARM vs Zealot

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

| | Windows ARM | Zealot |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 61/100 ✓ | 55/100 |
| Rank in category | #7 of 15 in Virtualization | #17 of 28 in CI/CD |
| GitHub stars | 2 260 ✓ | 1 368 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +1 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 ✓ | 3 |
| Latest release | v6.06 · 5 Oct 2026 ✓ | 6.2.2 · 25 Jul 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Batchfile | Ruby |

## Which one should you pick?

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

Windows ARM ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for Zealot.

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

Zealot is growing faster right now (+1 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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