Lobe Startpage vs Cosmos Server
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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Lobe Startpage
Self-hosted browser startpage with bookmarks and search
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Cosmos Server
Self-hosted dashboard, app store, and reverse proxy
| Feature | Lobe Startpage | Cosmos Server |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Dashboards & Startpages | Dashboards & Startpages |
| License | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source, bare-metal | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,775 | ★ 6,093 |
| First released | 2017 | 2023 |
| Replaces | Momentum | Google homepage |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Lobe Startpage or Cosmos Server better?
Neither is universally better. Cosmos Server has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Lobe Startpage and Cosmos Server free and open-source?
Yes. Lobe Startpage is licensed under MIT and Cosmos Server under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Lobe Startpage and Cosmos Server with Docker?
Lobe Startpage: yes. Cosmos Server: yes.