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Syncloud vs StartOS: catalog facts
Syncloud	StartOS
Paid One-month free trial, then a £5 monthly subscription.	Free StartOS can be installed yourself; Start9 also sells servers with it preinstalled.
Linux, Self-hosted	Self-hosted
One-click install of popular self-hosted apps HTTPS, domain and remote access included	Marketplace for installing self-hosted services Can run on DIY hardware or a bought Start9 server
Monthly subscription after the trial Limited to the apps in its own store	Limited to software packaged for its marketplace
Self-hosted, Operating system	Self-hosted, Operating system
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0	License: MIT
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
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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