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xsrv vs StartOS: catalog facts
xsrv	StartOS
Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 licence.	Free StartOS can be installed yourself; Start9 also sells servers with it preinstalled.
Linux, Self-hosted, Command line	Self-hosted
Many ready-made roles for common services Repeatable setups through Ansible	Marketplace for installing self-hosted services Can run on DIY hardware or a bought Start9 server
Requires familiarity with Ansible Targets Debian-based servers	Limited to software packaged for its marketplace
Downloadable app, Self-hosted	Self-hosted, Operating system
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0	License: MIT
No account 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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