Cube vs DashMachine
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted dashboards & startpages options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Cube
Semantic layer and headless BI for building data apps
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DashMachine
Application dashboard for keeping services organized
| Feature | Cube | DashMachine |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Dashboards & Startpages | Dashboards & Startpages |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Unlicense |
| Language | Rust | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes, source | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 20,572 | ★ 1,263 |
| First released | 2019 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Looker, AtScale | Google homepage |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Cube or DashMachine better?
Neither is universally better. Cube has the larger community, while DashMachine is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Cube and DashMachine free and open-source?
Yes. Cube is licensed under Apache-2.0 and DashMachine under Unlicense. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Cube and DashMachine with Docker?
Cube: yes. DashMachine: yes.