# CasaOS vs Monero

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | CasaOS | Monero |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 76/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 22 in Home Server | #3 of 42 in Cryptocurrency |
| GitHub stars | 37 392 ✓ | 10 961 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +133 ✓ | +90 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 13 ✓ |
| Latest release | — | v0.18.5.4 · 15 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Go | C++ |

## Which one should you pick?

CasaOS and Monero score the same (76/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.

Monero ships more often: 13 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for CasaOS.

If you want the quickest setup, CasaOS is easier to run; Monero needs more configuration.

## Details

- [CasaOS](https://selfhost.directory/project/casaos) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/casaos.md)
- [Monero](https://selfhost.directory/project/monero) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/monero.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/casaos-vs-monero