DietPi
★ 6.4kAbout
DietPi is a lightweight Debian-based operating system designed primarily for single-board computers. It focuses on minimizing CPU and RAM usage while providing a streamlined, menu-driven experience...
Community Ratings
No ratings yetNew this week
Read recap →Weekly Recap — Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 30, 2026Oct 30, 2026
Features
- lightweight OS
- optimized minimal CPU and RAM usage
- whiptail menu interface
- ready-to-run software installation
- automatic service configuration
- priority control for installed software
- automatic update checks
- automation via dietpi.txt
Details
- Last Updated
- Nov 4, 2026
- Created
- Mar 14, 2015
- Install Methods
- package-managersource
- Requirements
- Debian-based OSBash
- Runtime / Stack
- Shell
- Privacy & Independence
- No Cloud RequiredOffline Capable
- Deployment
Deployment: no container deployment found
Tags
Mentions Raspberry Pi in its docs: Self-hosted apps for Raspberry Pi
Track your self-hosted stack
Bookmark software to try, rate tools you've used, and keep your collection in one place.
Metadata extracted from README on Mar 25, 2026
Alternatives to DietPi
UBOS
Linux distro that runs on indie boxes (personal servers and IoT devices). Single-command installation and management of apps - Jenkins, Mediawiki, Owncloud, WordPress, etc., and other features.
Self Hosting SolutionsCopyleft LicenseAutomation Tools+1
Umbrel
12.5k
A home server operating system for self-hosting apps and data.
Self Hosting SolutionsNot FOSSPersonal Dashboards+2
Source AvailableNot FOSS
CasaOS
37.5k
CasaOS is a personal cloud and home server platform with a friendly UI for managing apps, drives, files, and widgets.
Self Hosting SolutionsPersonal DashboardsPlatform as a Service+2
Cloud Seeder
199
A one-click server appliance wizard for self-hosting containerized applications.
Self Hosting SolutionsAutomation ToolsPlatform as a Service
Source AvailableCloud Required
Tipi
9.7k
A personal homeserver orchestrator for managing and running multiple services on a single server through a web interface.
Self Hosting SolutionsPersonal DashboardsPlatform as a Service+2
YunoHost
Server operating system aiming to make self-hosting accessible to everyone.
Self Hosting SolutionsPlatform as a ServiceWeb Servers+1
Ansible-NAS
3.8k
Ansible NAS is an Ansible-based home server automation project that deploys a selection of self-hosted applications on Ubuntu using Docker containers.
Self Hosting SolutionsPermissive LicenseAutomation Tools+3
HomeServerHQ
73
HomeServerHQ is an all-in-one home server infrastructure and management utility that installs and configures a home server, relay server, and supporting open source services.
Self Hosting SolutionsCopyleft LicenseWeb Servers+3
Syncloud
434
Syncloud is a self-hosting platform for popular apps, available as device images or pre-built hardware.
Self Hosting SolutionsPlatform as a ServiceAutomation Tools+1
DockSTARTer
2.6k
DockSTARTer is a command-line tool that helps users quickly set up and manage Docker-based applications and configurations.
Self Hosting SolutionsPermissive LicenseAutomation Tools
OpenMediaVault
7.1k
openmediavault is a Debian-based network attached storage (NAS) solution for home environments and small offices.
Self Hosting SolutionsFile & Object StorageFile Synchronization+3
Related Software
SWAG (Secure Web Application Gateway)
3.8k
SWAG is a LinuxServer.io container that provides an Nginx reverse proxy with PHP support, automated SSL certificate generation/renewal, and fail2ban-based intrusion prevention.
Web ServersProxy ServersSelf Hosting Solutions+4
StartOS
2.0k
A monorepo for Start9 products, including StartOS, a self-hosted Linux distribution for running and managing personal server services.
Self Hosting SolutionsPermissive LicensePlatform as a Service
Home Assistant
91.9k
Open source home automation software that emphasizes local control and privacy.
IoT PlatformsOpen CorePermissive License+2
Open Core
once
2.0k
ONCE is a platform for installing and managing Docker-based web applications, with automatic updates, backups, and a TUI/CLI for self-hosting operations.
Self Hosting SolutionsAutomation ToolsPlatform as a Service
OliveTin
3.9k
OliveTin provides safe and simple access to predefined shell commands through a web interface.
Automation ToolsCopyleft LicenseTask Runners+2
Dokku
32.2k
Dokku is a Docker-powered mini-Heroku PaaS for deploying and managing applications on a self-hosted server.
Platform as a ServiceSelf Hosting SolutionsPermissive License
Enigma 1/2 BBS
677
ENiGMA½ is a modern, highly customizable BBS software with support for traditional terminal access and web-based services.
Social NetworksPermissive LicenseCustom Communications+2
Unraid
Linux-based operating system designed to run on home media server setups.
Self Hosting SolutionsFile & Object StorageMedia Management+1