CasaOS vs Cube

A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted dashboards & startpages options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.

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FeatureCasaOSCube
CategoryDashboards & StartpagesDashboards & Startpages
LicenseApache-2.0Apache-2.0
LanguageGoRust
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM512 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, one-clickdocker, kubernetes, source
GitHub stars★ 37,004★ 20,572
First released20212019
ReplacesGoogle homepageLooker, AtScale

Why pick each one

Choose CasaOS if…

  • Very beginner-friendly
  • Polished interface
CasaOS details

Choose Cube if…

  • Consistent metrics across tools
  • Strong API surface
Cube details

Frequently asked questions

Is CasaOS or Cube better?

CasaOS is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Cube if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are CasaOS and Cube free and open-source?

Yes. CasaOS is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Cube under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run CasaOS and Cube with Docker?

CasaOS: yes. Cube: yes.

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