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Mafl vs start.me: catalog facts
Mafl	start.me
Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.	Freemium A free account is available, with paid options offered beyond it.
Web, Self-hosted	Web
Short YAML configuration Interactive cards with live service information	Visual start page reachable from any device Keeps links and notes together
Configuration is done in YAML rather than a visual editor Fewer built-in integrations documented than larger dashboards	Requires an account and an internet connection Hosted only, with no self-hosted option
Self-hosted	Web application, Hosted service
Open source	Closed source
License: MIT	License not stated
No account needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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