# CasaOS vs Wakupator

> Two self-hosted [Home Server projects](https://selfhost.directory/home-server), compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | CasaOS | Wakupator |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 76/100 ✓ | 43/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 22 in Home Server | #11 of 22 in Home Server |
| GitHub stars | 37 390 ✓ | 184 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +136 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 1 ✓ |
| Latest release | — | v1.2.0 · 6 Feb 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Go | C |

## Which one should you pick?

CasaOS scores 76/100 against 43/100 for Wakupator, so it is the safer default.

Wakupator ships more often: 1 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for CasaOS.

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

CasaOS is growing faster right now (+136 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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