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Cosmos Server vs Walkxcode Startpage

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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CO Cosmos Server Self-hosted dashboard, app store, and reverse proxy VS WA Walkxcode Startpage Elegant configurable homepage for self-hosted services
FeatureCosmos ServerWalkxcode Startpage
CategoryDashboards & StartpagesDashboards & Startpages
LicenseApache-2.0AGPL-3.0
LanguageJavaScriptPHP
Setup difficultyEasyEasy
Min. RAM512 MB256 MB
Deploymentdockerdocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 6,093★ 3,736
First released20232022
ReplacesGoogle homepageLinktree

Why pick each one

Choose Cosmos Server if…

  • All-in-one server platform
  • Easy app installs
Cosmos Server details

Choose Walkxcode Startpage if…

  • Great Linktree alternative
  • Easy to customize
Walkxcode Startpage details

Frequently asked questions

Is Cosmos Server or Walkxcode Startpage 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 Cosmos Server and Walkxcode Startpage free and open-source?

Yes. Cosmos Server is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Walkxcode Startpage under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Cosmos Server and Walkxcode Startpage with Docker?

Cosmos Server: yes. Walkxcode Startpage: yes.

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