UBOS

Linux distro making self-hosting apps ten times easier.

About UBOS

UBOS is a Linux distribution for running server-side applications on hardware or cloud servers you own, from personal servers to IoT devices. It provides single-command installation, configuration and whole-stack upgrades for apps such as Nextcloud, WordPress, MediaWiki and Jenkins, aiming to make self-hosting ten times easier. Developed as free open-source software under the GPL, it helps individuals keep personal data and privacy under their own control.

UBOS website preview

Live preview of ubos.net via the WordPress mShots service — it can take a few seconds to generate on a first visit.

UBOS: strengths & things to check

Strengths

Completely free to use — this directory lists no paid plan for it.
Covers linux, distro, self hosting, iot — see the focus areas listed in its key facts.
Has 6 close alternatives in the same category on this page, so switching or comparing is easy.

Things to check

Free tools can change their model or shut down — avoid locking critical work into it without an export path.
Current plan prices are not listed here (they change too often to print reliably) — confirm the exact price on the official site.
It is one of 879 tools in the Utilities & Security category here — compare it against the alternatives below before you commit.

Derived from this listing's own data (pricing model, focus areas and category) — not a hands-on review score.

UBOS pricing

Pricing model	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
Free access	Yes — fully free
Current plan prices	Listed on the official site — prices change, so this directory links out instead of printing a number that may already be stale.
Official site	ubos.net

UBOS key facts

Category: Utilities & Security
Pricing: Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
Focus areas: linux, distro, self hosting, iot
Official site: ubos.net

UBOS FAQ

How much does UBOS cost?

Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. Current plans and prices are listed on the official site (ubos.net).

What is UBOS used for?

Linux distro making self-hosting apps ten times easier. Its focus areas in the Utilities & Security category: linux, distro, self hosting, iot.

Where can I try UBOS?

On its official site, ubos.net — the Visit Official Site button above goes straight there.

UBOS vs alternatives

	UBOS	Ark	borgmatic	Bottles
Pricing	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
Focus areas	linux, distro, self hosting, iot	file archiver, kde, linux, extraction	backup, linux, borg, automation	wine, windows apps, linux
Official site	ubos.net	apps.kde.org	torsion.org	usebottles.com
Directory status	Listed	Listed	Listed	Listed

Side-by-side from each listing's own directory data. Full alternative cards are below.

About the Utilities & Security category

Password managers, cloud storage, and VPNs for everyday digital security. The Utilities & Security category on Tools Hub currently lists 879 tools. Alongside UBOS, it includes rs-short, Secluso, PDF Guru, Immersive Translate.

FreeUtilities & Securitylinuxdistroself-hostingiot

Alternatives to UBOS

Tools in the same Utilities & Security category that share focus areas with UBOS — worth comparing before you commit:

Utilities & Security

Ark

KDE archive manager for viewing and extracting

Freefile-archiverkdelinuxextraction

Utilities & Security

borgmatic

Simple configuration wrapper for BorgBackup on Linux

Freebackuplinuxborgautomation

Utilities & Security

Bottles

Run Windows software in managed bottles

Freewinewindows-appslinux

Utilities & Security

DietPi

Lightweight justice for your SBC — a minimal Debian OS for self-hosting.

Freeself-hostingraspberry-pidebianopen-source

Utilities & Security

DockSTARTer

Guided setup for home server apps running in Docker

Freedockerhome-serverself-hostingopen-source

Utilities & Security

Domoticz

Free open source home automation system for your smart home

Freehome-automationself-hostedopen-sourceiot

More in Utilities & Security

Comparing tools in the Utilities & Security category? These related listings are worth a look: rs-short — Lightweight free link shortener written in Rust; Secluso — A completely private, end-to-end encrypted security camera; PDF Guru — Online PDF editor, converter and AI tool — download your first file for free.