CasaOSvsNodeLink
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| CasaOS | NodeLink | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 | 50/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 22 in Home Server | #7 of 14 in Audio Streaming |
| GitHub stars | 37 394 | 162 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +135 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 10 |
| Latest release | — | v3.9.0 · 14 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
CasaOS scores 76/100 against 50/100 for NodeLink, so it is the safer default.
NodeLink ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for CasaOS.
If you want the quickest setup, CasaOS is easier to run; NodeLink needs more configuration.
CasaOS is growing faster right now (+135 stars in 30 days).
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