Comparison

RoqueOS vs CasaOS

Both run the same Docker catalog (CasaOS-compatible). They do different things: CasaOS is an app dashboard; RoqueOS is a full operating system in the browser.

Updated April 2026

30-second summary

CasaOS popularized the "home cloud dashboard", a beautiful UI to one-click install Docker containers. Free, Apache 2.0, runs on any Linux with Docker. RoqueOS uses the **same catalog format** (155+ CasaOS-compatible apps) but delivers a **full browser-based operating system** on top: windows, dock, menu bar, 40+ native apps (Finder, editor, browser, AI), the OpenClaw agent, and native wrappers for TV/mobile/desktop. Think of RoqueOS as CasaOS if it had grown into a portable macOS.

Detailed comparison

FeatureRoqueOSCasaOS
Real categoryPersonal Cloud OS (full Web OS)Home Cloud Dashboard (container manager)
InterfaceFull desktop (windows, dock, menu bar) inspired by macOSDashboard with app icons and system widgets
First-party native apps40+ apps (Finder, editor, browser, AI, paint, whiteboard...)A few apps (Files, Dashboard), Docker apps are the focus
Docker App Store155+ apps (CasaOS-compatible format)Origin of the format; official catalog + third-party stores
Built-in AI agentYes, OpenClaw (visual automation, tool use)No
Browser remote accessYes, works on any device (including Smart TVs)Yes, but only on local network or with Tailscale/ZeroTier
Native wrappersWindows (Electron), iOS, macOS, Android (soon), LG webOS TVBrowser only (well designed for mobile)
Managed cloud planRoqueOS Cloud (Starter R$ 59 · Pro R$ 129 · Power R$ 399)None offered (100% self-host)
LicenseProprietary today · FSL/AGPL roadmap in 12 monthsApache 2.0 (100% open-source)
LanguageNative Portuguese (Brazil) + 9 languagesEnglish + community translations
Supported hardwareAny modern browser; Server on any Linux with Dockerx86_64 and ARM (Raspberry Pi, N100, etc.)

Which one to choose?

Choose RoqueOS if

  • You want a full operating system, not just a container dashboard.
  • You want to access from anywhere, on any device, without VPN setup.
  • You value native apps (editor, browser, AI) beyond Docker apps.
  • You want LGPD, BRL pricing, and Portuguese docs.
  • You need a managed Cloud option on top of self-host.

Choose CasaOS if

  • You just want a beautiful dashboard to install Jellyfin, Nextcloud, etc. on your LAN.
  • Pure open-source (Apache 2.0) is non-negotiable.
  • Your usage is 100% domestic and everything runs on the LAN.
  • You have ARM hardware (Raspberry Pi, N100) and want something lightweight.
  • You don't need first-party native apps beyond a file manager.

Try it yourself

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