# Windows ARM vs Zero-K

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

| | Windows ARM | Zero-K |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 61/100 | 62/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #7 of 15 in Virtualization | #2 of 23 in Gaming |
| GitHub stars | 2 260 ✓ | 877 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +26 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | v6.06 · 5 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | MIT | GPL-2.0 |
| Main language | Batchfile | Lua |

## Which one should you pick?

Zero-K 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 Zero-K.

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

Zero-K is growing faster right now (+26 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Windows ARM](https://selfhost.directory/project/windows-arm) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/windows-arm.md)
- [Zero-K](https://selfhost.directory/project/zero-k) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/zero-k.md)

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