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

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