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Umbrel
A beautiful personal server OS for self-hosting. Install on a Raspberry Pi 4 or Ubuntu/Debian.
★ 12k 261 commits / 90d ⟳ 1 month ago ⊘ Proprietary Docker
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Open source self-hosting solutions
Software for easy installation, management and configuration of self-hosted services and applications. Repoly tracks 28 open-source self-hosting solutions tools, each scored nightly from its repository activity and ranked by that score alone. Umbrel leads at 96/100 with 261 commits in the last 90 days and 12k stars, followed by Cosmos (95) and HomeButler (90). 12 of the 28 score 70 or above, 8 publish a Docker image, and the median health is 61. GPL-3.0 is the most common licence, carried by 7 of them. Between them they stand in for Cloudron Cloud and Heroku. The score weighs commits in the last 90 days, release recency, stars, archive status and Docker support; a low number means low measurable activity, not low quality, so a finished, stable tool can legitimately sit lower down.
updated Oct 2026 28 tools ★ 65k stars 8 with Docker median 61
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Most starred
12,482 stars on GitHub, the largest community in the category.
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Most active
567 commits in the last 90 days, the fastest-moving codebase here.
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Most permissive
MIT licence with health 90/100: the strongest option if you need to embed or fork commercially.
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Cosmos
Run server applications securely and with built-in privacy features. It acts as a secure gateway to your application, as well as a server manager.
★ 6.2k 34 commits / 90d ⟳ 9 days ago Apache-2.0 Docker
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HomeButler
Installs and manages a curated catalog of applications via Docker Compose, maps containers and exposed ports, verifies backups restore, and reports what changed since the last run with CLI, JSON, web and MCP interfaces.
★ 313 237 commits / 90d ⟳ yesterday MIT Docker
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DietPi
Minimal Debian OS optimized for single-board computers, which allows you to easily install and manage several services for selfhosting at home.
★ 6.4k 262 commits / 90d ⟳ today GPL-2.0
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YunoHost
Server operating system aiming to make self-hosting accessible to everyone.
★ 3k 95 commits / 90d ⟳ yesterday AGPL-3.0
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DockSTARTer
DockSTARTer helps you get started with home server apps running in Docker.
★ 2.6k 21 commits / 90d ⟳ 9 days ago MIT Docker
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StartOS
Browser-based, graphical Operating System (OS) that makes running a personal server as easy as running a personal computer.
★ 2k 567 commits / 90d ⟳ today MIT
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Websoft9
GitOps-driven, multi-application hosting for cloud servers and home servers, one-click deployment of 200+ open source apps.
★ 2.1k 119 commits / 90d ⟳ today LGPL-3.0
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Self Host Blocks
Modular server management based on NixOS modules and focused on best practices.
★ 514 197 commits / 90d ⟳ today AGPL-3.0
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xsrv
Install and manage self-hosted services/applications, on your own server(s).
★ 411 140 commits / 90d ⟳ yesterday GPL-3.0
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HomeServerHQ
All-in-one home server infrastructure and installer. Have a fully configured email server, VPN, and public website(s) set up in less than an hour, even behind CGNAT.
★ 73 116 commits / 90d ⟳ today GPL-3.0
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Tipi
Homeserver manager. One command setup, one click installs for your favorites self-hosted apps.
★ 9.7k 22 commits / 90d ⟳ 3 days ago GPL-3.0
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HomelabOS
Offline privacy-centric data-center. Deploy over 100 services with a few commands.
★ 1.3k 48 commits / 90d ⟳ 2 months ago MIT Docker
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Cloudron
Open-core software allowing you to effortlessly self-host web apps on your server.
★ 34 289 commits / 90d ⟳ yesterday ⊘ Proprietary Docker
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OpenMediaVault
Network attached storage (NAS) solution based on Debian Linux. It contains services like SSH, (S)FTP, SMB/CIFS, DAAP media server, RSync, BitTorrent client and many more.
★ 7k 130 commits / 90d ⟳ 2 days ago GPL-3.0
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NextCloudPi
Nextcloud preinstalled and preconfigured, with a text and web management interface and all the tools needed to self host private data. With installation images for Raspberry Pi, Odroid, Rock64, Docker, and a curl installer for Armbian/Debian.
★ 3k 0 commits / 90d ⟳ 2 months ago GPL-2.0 Docker
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FreedomBox
Community project to develop, design and promote personal servers running free software for private, personal, communications.
★ 65 76 commits / 90d ⟳ 14 days ago AGPL-3.0
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Syncloud
Your own online file storage, social network or email server.
★ 434 24 commits / 90d ⟳ today GPL-3.0
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Nirvati
Easily 1-click spin up popular self-hosted apps from a convenient web interface.
★ 1 156 commits / 90d ⟳ yesterday AGPL-3.0
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Dropserver
An application platform for your personal web services.
★ 93 0 commits / 90d ⟳ 4 months ago Apache-2.0
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Sandstorm
Personal server for running self-hosted apps easily and securely.
★ 7.1k 0 commits / 90d ⟳ yesterday Apache-2.0
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Easypanel
Modern server control panel powered by Docker.
★ 0 0 commits / 90d ⟳ unknown ⊘ Proprietary Docker
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Axigen
Turnkey messaging solution for small & micro businesses, integration projects or test environments.
★ 0 0 commits / 90d ⟳ unknown ⊘ Proprietary
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Poste.io
Full-featured solution for your Email server. Native implementation of last anti-SPAM methods, webmail and easy administration included. Free tier available.
★ 0 0 commits / 90d ⟳ unknown ⊘ Proprietary
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UBOS
Linux distro that runs on indie boxes (personal servers and IoT devices). Single-command installation and management of apps - Jenkins, Mediawiki, Owncloud, WordPress, etc., and other features.
★ 0 0 commits / 90d ⟳ unknown GPL-3.0
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Unraid
Linux-based operating system designed to run on home media server setups.
★ 0 0 commits / 90d ⟳ unknown ⊘ Proprietary
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WikiSuite
The most comprehensive and integrated Free / Libre / Open Source enterprise software suite.
★ 0 0 commits / 90d ⟳ unknown GPL-3.0
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| 1 | Umbrel Docker | 12k | 261 | ⊘ Proprietary | 1 month ago | |
| 2 | Cosmos Docker | 6.2k | 34 | Apache-2.0 | 9 days ago | |
| 3 | HomeButler Docker | 313 | 237 | MIT | yesterday | |
| 4 | DietPi | 6.4k | 262 | GPL-2.0 | today | |
| 5 | YunoHost | 3k | 95 | AGPL-3.0 | yesterday | |
| 6 | DockSTARTer Docker | 2.6k | 21 | MIT | 9 days ago | |
| 7 | StartOS | 2k | 567 | MIT | today | |
| 8 | Websoft9 | 2.1k | 119 | LGPL-3.0 | today | |
| 9 | Self Host Blocks | 514 | 197 | AGPL-3.0 | today | |
| 10 | xsrv | 411 | 140 | GPL-3.0 | yesterday | |
| 11 | HomeServerHQ | 73 | 116 | GPL-3.0 | today | |
| 12 | Tipi | 9.7k | 22 | GPL-3.0 | 3 days ago | |
| 13 | HomelabOS Docker | 1.3k | 48 | MIT | 2 months ago | |
| 14 | Cloudron Docker | 34 | 289 | ⊘ Proprietary | yesterday | |
| 15 | OpenMediaVault | 7k | 130 | GPL-3.0 | 2 days ago | |
| 16 | NextCloudPi Docker | 3k | 0 | GPL-2.0 | 2 months ago | |
| 17 | FreedomBox | 65 | 76 | AGPL-3.0 | 14 days ago | |
| 18 | LibreServer | 54 | 139 | AGPL-3.0 | 9 days ago | |
| 19 | Syncloud | 434 | 24 | GPL-3.0 | today | |
| 20 | Nirvati | 1 | 156 | AGPL-3.0 | yesterday | |
| 21 | Dropserver | 93 | 0 | Apache-2.0 | 4 months ago | |
| 22 | Sandstorm | 7.1k | 0 | Apache-2.0 | yesterday | |
| 23 | Easypanel Docker | 0 | 0 | ⊘ Proprietary | unknown | |
| 24 | Axigen | 0 | 0 | ⊘ Proprietary | unknown | |
| 25 | Poste.io | 0 | 0 | ⊘ Proprietary | unknown | |
| 26 | UBOS | 0 | 0 | GPL-3.0 | unknown | |
| 27 | Unraid | 0 | 0 | ⊘ Proprietary | unknown | |
| 28 | WikiSuite | 0 | 0 | GPL-3.0 | unknown |
How the self-hosting platform tools compare
Umbrel edges Cosmos 96 to 95, and most of the difference is stars: 12k stars against 6.2k stars.
The most recent release is Websoft9 2.4.4, published today. Cloudron, OpenMediaVault, FreedomBox and 4 more publish no tagged releases, which costs up to 25 of the 100 points. Sandstorm scores under 40, so check recent activity before adopting it. By stack, Shell (12), Go (4) and Python (3) are the most common. HomeButler, DockSTARTer, StartOS and 4 more are permissively licensed; DietPi, YunoHost, Websoft9 and 11 more are copyleft. Umbrel, Cosmos, Cloudron and 4 more are source-available rather than open source, which limits commercial reuse. Easypanel, Axigen, Poste.io and 3 more are not hosted on a forge Repoly can read, so they have no measured score yet.
Self-hosting Solutions: common questions
What is the best open source self-hosting platform tool?
By Repoly's GitHub health score, Umbrel at 96/100 (261 commits in 90 days, 2.0.0 from 1 month ago). Cosmos is next at 95; Umbrel's lead comes mostly from stars. The score measures maintenance, not features, so shortlist the top few and try them.
Which self-hosting platform tools are the most actively developed?
StartOS (567 commits in 90 days), Cloudron (289 commits in 90 days) and DietPi (262 commits in 90 days). Commit activity is 35 of the 100 health points, the largest single term.
Which self-hosting platform tools can I run in Docker?
8 of 28 publish a Docker image or Compose file, led by Umbrel, Cosmos, HomeButler, DockSTARTer, HomelabOS and 3 more.
Which self-hosting platform tools have a permissive licence?
7 of 28: HomeButler (MIT), DockSTARTer (MIT), StartOS (MIT), HomelabOS (MIT), Dropserver (Apache-2.0) and 2 more. 14 are copyleft.
Which paid products can open source self-hosting platform tools replace?
Cloudron Cloud (Cosmos ranks highest here) and Heroku (Cosmos ranks highest here).
