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StartOSSelfHostBlocks
Free

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

 Free

Free and open source under the AGPL-3.0.

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

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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