# CasaOS vs Platypush

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

| | CasaOS | Platypush |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 ✓ | 53/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 22 in Home Server | #52 of 104 in Home Automation |
| GitHub stars | 37 393 ✓ | 317 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +134 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 8 ✓ |
| Latest release | — | v1.3.17 · 11 Jan 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Go | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

CasaOS scores 76/100 against 53/100 for Platypush, so it is the safer default.

Platypush ships more often: 8 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for CasaOS.

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

CasaOS is growing faster right now (+134 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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