CasaOS vs Heimdall
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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CasaOS
Simple, easy-to-use home cloud system and dashboard
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Heimdall
Simple application dashboard and launcher
| Feature | CasaOS | Heimdall |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Dashboards & Startpages | Dashboards & Startpages |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Language | Go | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, one-click | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 37,004 | ★ 9,291 |
| First released | 2021 | 2017 |
| Replaces | Google homepage | Heimdall |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is CasaOS or Heimdall better?
Neither is universally better. CasaOS has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are CasaOS and Heimdall free and open-source?
Yes. CasaOS is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Heimdall under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run CasaOS and Heimdall with Docker?
CasaOS: yes. Heimdall: yes.