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StartOS vs xsrv: catalog facts
StartOS	xsrv
Free StartOS can be installed yourself; Start9 also sells servers with it preinstalled.	Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Self-hosted	Linux, Self-hosted, Command line
Marketplace for installing self-hosted services Can run on DIY hardware or a bought Start9 server	Many ready-made roles for common services Repeatable setups through Ansible
Limited to software packaged for its marketplace	Requires familiarity with Ansible Targets Debian-based servers
Self-hosted, Operating system	Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Open source	Open source
License: MIT	License: GPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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