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start.me vs Starbase 80: catalog facts
start.me	Starbase 80
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	Configured from a single JSON file Works on mobile and desktop with automatic dark mode
Requires an account and an internet connection Hosted only, with no self-hosted option	No live integration with Docker or service status Config changes need a container restart
Web application, Hosted service	Self-hosted
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: MIT
Account needed	Not stated if an account is 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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