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Dokploy vs CasaOS
Dokploy has 37,352 GitHub stars, 2,974 forks, 668 open issues and last shipped 4 days ago. CasaOS has 37,232 stars, 2,187 forks, 833 open issues and last shipped 1.1 years ago. Dokploy leads on adoption by 0% (37,352 vs 37,232 stars). Dokploy is written in TypeScript under a custom or non-standard licence; CasaOS is written in Go under Apache-2.0. Dokploy has attracted 8% as many forks as stars, CasaOS 6%. Dokploy was the more recently maintained of the two, and both are self-hostable with no licence fee. The two share 1 topic tag (docker), so they are genuine substitutes rather than adjacent tools.
Two open source projects, one decision. Both are free and self-hostable — the differences are community size, license terms, language stack and release pace.
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| Dokploy | CasaOS | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 37K | ★ 37K |
| License | Custom / other | Apache-2.0 |
| Written in | TypeScript | Go |
| Last push | 2026-09-14 | 2025-08-06 |
| Forks | ⑂ 3.0K | ⑂ 2.2K |
| Self-hosting | Yes | Yes |
| Data ownership | Your server | Your server |
pick Dokploy if
- You weight community size — 37K stars and counting
- You want the Custom / other license terms
- Your stack matches TypeScript
- You value the larger contributor base for long-term maintenance
pick CasaOS if
- You want the CasaOS feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the Apache-2.0 license terms
- Your stack matches Go
- You evaluated both and CasaOS fits your workflow better
About Dokploy
Dokploy is a free, self hostable Platform as a Service, written in TypeScript, that simplifies the deployment and management of applications and databases on a VPS — aimed at developers and teams who want Vercel style deployment workflows while keeping the servers and the data under their own control.
read the full Dokploy overview →
About CasaOS
CasaOS is an open source personal cloud operating system built for home servers. It provides a lightweight, user friendly interface to manage local storage, run containerized applications, and integrate smart devices—all without requiring deep technical knowledge. The project targets individuals and small households seeking autonomy over their data and infrastructure, replacing reliance on commercial cloud services with a self hosted alternative.
read the full CasaOS overview →
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dokploy or CasaOS more popular?
Dokploy has 37,352 GitHub stars and CasaOS has 37,232. Dokploy has the larger community by that measure.
Are Dokploy and CasaOS free?
Both are open source. Dokploy has no licence declared in this registry, and CasaOS is licensed under Apache-2.0. Both are free to self-host.
What is the difference between Dokploy and CasaOS?
Dokploy is written in TypeScript and CasaOS in Go. The practical differences are community size, licence terms, language stack and release cadence — all compared in the table above.
Which should I choose, Dokploy or CasaOS?
Choose Dokploy if you want the larger community (37,352 stars) or its Custom / other licence terms. Choose CasaOS if its feature set, stack or Apache-2.0 licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.