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Starbase 80 vs Symbaloo: catalog facts
Starbase 80	Symbaloo
Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.	Freemium Free with ads; Symbaloo Premium removes advertisements.
Web, Self-hosted	Web
Configured from a single JSON file Works on mobile and desktop with automatic dark mode	Visual tile layout that is easy for students to use Works as a homepage in any browser
No live integration with Docker or service status Config changes need a container restart	Free version shows ads Online only, with bookmarks stored on Symbaloo's service
Self-hosted	Web application, Hosted service
Open source	Closed source
License: MIT	License not stated
Not stated if an account is 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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