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StartOSSyncloud
Free

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

 Paid

One-month free trial, then a £5 monthly subscription.

Self-hosted Linux, Self-hosted
  • Marketplace for installing self-hosted services
  • Can run on DIY hardware or a bought Start9 server
  • One-click install of popular self-hosted apps
  • HTTPS, domain and remote access included
  • Limited to software packaged for its marketplace
  • Monthly subscription after the trial
  • Limited to the apps in its own store
Self-hosted, Operating system Self-hosted, Operating system
Open source Open source
License: MIT License: GPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is 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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