# WindowsinDocker vs Yolks

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

| | WindowsinDocker | Yolks |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83/100 ✓ | 48/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 15 in Virtualization | #25 of 44 in Container Management |
| GitHub stars | 53 717 ✓ | 195 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +322 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 11 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | v6.06 · 5 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Shell | Dockerfile |

## Which one should you pick?

WindowsinDocker scores 83/100 against 48/100 for Yolks, so it is the safer default.

WindowsinDocker ships more often: 11 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Yolks.

If you want the quickest setup, Yolks is easier to run; WindowsinDocker needs more configuration.

WindowsinDocker is growing faster right now (+322 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [WindowsinDocker](https://selfhost.directory/project/windowsindocker) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/windowsindocker.md)
- [Yolks](https://selfhost.directory/project/yolks) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/yolks.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/windowsindocker-vs-yolks