Umbrel
Umbrel is a plug-and-play Bitcoin node OS designed for Raspberry Pi and x86 mini PCs. It bundles Bitcoin Core, Lightning implementations, and a growing app store.
Properties
| Property | Detail |
|---|---|
| Hardware | Raspberry Pi 4/5, x86 mini PCs |
| Ease | GUI-first setup |
| Apps | Lightning, Electrum server, BTCPay, mempool, etc. |
Key Features
- One-click app installation
- Tailscale VPN — easy remote access
- SSD required — faster than SD card
Round Rock meetup note: "Umbrel / MyNode / Nodl: plug and play, Lightning enabled"
Related
- MyNode — Competitor plug-and-play
- RaspiBlitz — DIY educational node
- StartOS — Self-sovereign compute platform
- Bitcoin Node Types — Overview of node categories