CasaOS
CasaOS is an open-source personal cloud system that makes it easy to set up and manage your own home server
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-11-07
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- Open Source
- Hosting Model
- Self-host (your server)
- Platforms
- webself-hosteddocker to self-host
- Installation
- Clone https://github.com/icewhaletech/casaos or deploy with Docker Compose
- Operational Setup
- Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- Where Your Data Lives
- All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Cloudron.
Replaces 4 paid apps
up to $90/mo ($1,080/yr) in subscriptions
CasaOS FAQ
Common questions
Is CasaOS free and open source?+
CasaOS is an open-source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. CasaOS is an open-source personal cloud system that makes it easy to set up and manage your own home server
What paid software does CasaOS replace?+
CasaOS serves as a free replacement for 4 paid SaaS applications: Cloudron, HomeKit, Umbrel, Unraid, saving up to $90/month ($1,080/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up CasaOS?+
Installation: Clone https://github.com/icewhaletech/casaos or deploy with Docker Compose. Setup notes: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
What is the catch or trade-off with CasaOS?+
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Cloudron.