CasaOS vs Starbase 80
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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Starbase 80
A simple homepage with an iPad-style application grid, for mobile and
| Feature | CasaOS | Starbase 80 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Dashboards & Startpages | Dashboards & Startpages |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Language | Go | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, one-click | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 37,004 | ★ 555 |
| First released | 2021 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Google homepage | — |
Why pick each one
Choose Starbase 80 if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in TypeScript
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is CasaOS or Starbase 80 better?
CasaOS is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Starbase 80 if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are CasaOS and Starbase 80 free and open-source?
Yes. CasaOS is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Starbase 80 under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run CasaOS and Starbase 80 with Docker?
CasaOS: yes. Starbase 80: yes.