# Windows ARM vs Zero

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

| | Windows ARM | Zero |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 61/100 ✓ | 56/100 |
| Rank in category | #7 of 15 in Virtualization | #22 of 120 in AI Assistant |
| GitHub stars | 2 260 ✓ | 1 769 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +1 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 10 |
| Latest release | v6.06 · 5 Oct 2026 | v0.11.0 · 16 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Batchfile | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

Windows ARM scores 61/100 against 56/100 for Zero, so it is the safer default.

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

Zero 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)
- [Zero](https://selfhost.directory/project/zero) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/zero.md)

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