# Olares > Source: > Published: 2026-11-11 15:00:00+00:00 Open Source Alternative to: 5,357stars+46(+0.9%) Last 30 days - Last commit 10 hours ago - Repository age 3 years - Version 1.12.7 - License [AGPL-3.0](https://openalternative.co/licenses/agpl-3) - Self-hosted [Yes](https://openalternative.co/collections/self-hosted) - Repository [beclab/olares](https://github.com/beclab/olares) Olares is a **self-hosted personal cloud operating system** built around data ownership and privacy. It runs on Kubernetes and turns hardware you own into a personal cloud for apps, files, and local AI. - **Desktop experience:** A browser-based desktop with a built-in launcher, file management, and a customizable workspace - **App ecosystem:** Install community apps from Olares Market, each running in an isolated environment under one unified account - **AI tools integration:** Run AI applications locally, including ComfyUI, Dify, and Open WebUI - **Data consolidation:** Bring local files, synced data, and connected cloud storage together in one place - **Built-in security suite:** A self-hosted password manager with end-to-end encryption and 2FA support **Deployment options:** - Install on your own hardware for complete control - Use pre-configured hardware such as Olares One for a plug-and-play setup - Access everything remotely through permanent web addresses Olares suits developers, privacy-conscious users, and teams that want to avoid vendor lock-in. Its Market also includes productivity tools like n8n for automation, NocoDB for data management, and Mattermost for team collaboration, all running on your own infrastructure. Every Sunday we deconstruct one proprietary app and pick the best open source alternatives worth switching to. - Stars - Last commit - License Your personal cloud OS for simple, elegant home servers - Stars 37,623 - Last commit 2 days ago - License Apache-2.0 CasaOS is an open-source personal cloud system that makes it easy to set up and manage your own home server Compare with Self-hosted cloud platform with automated security - Stars 6,200 Last commit 3 days ago License Unknown Complete self-hosting solution with automated maintenance, Smart-Shield protection, anti-DDoS, SSO authentication, and VPN access for secure private cloud management.