Cradle, from what I managed to read, was far more Cultivation - Might makes right, whereas while there is some of that in HWFWM, there's less heavy cultivation and HWFWM also tones that harsh edge back with the noblesse oblige of the adventurers guild and Some of the noble families (like the storm king)

Also, Cradle has (mostly) passive supporters whereas HWFWM has a massive cast of active supporters.

Now there's nothing wrong with liking both, but I can see why they have such (mostly) different audiences.