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SelfHostBlocksStartOS
Free

Free and open source under the AGPL-3.0.

 Free

StartOS can be installed yourself; Start9 also sells servers with it preinstalled.

Linux, Self-hosted Self-hosted
  • Built-in backup and restore for every service
  • Declarative LDAP and SSO integration
  • Marketplace for installing self-hosted services
  • Can run on DIY hardware or a bought Start9 server
  • Requires familiarity with NixOS and Nix
  • Opinionated choices may not suit every setup
  • Limited to software packaged for its marketplace
Self-hosted Self-hosted, Operating system
Open source Open source
License: AGPL-3.0 License: MIT
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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