Cube vs Dashy

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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FeatureCubeDashy
CategoryDashboards & StartpagesDashboards & Startpages
LicenseApache-2.0MIT
LanguageRustVue
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM512 MB256 MB
Deploymentdocker, kubernetes, sourcedocker
GitHub stars★ 20,572★ 26,140
First released20192021
ReplacesLooker, AtScaleHeimdall

Why pick each one

Choose Cube if…

  • Consistent metrics across tools
  • Strong API surface
Cube details

Choose Dashy if…

  • Very feature-rich
  • Lots of themes
  • Built-in status checks
Dashy details

Frequently asked questions

Is Cube or Dashy better?

Dashy is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Cube if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Cube and Dashy free and open-source?

Yes. Cube is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Dashy under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Cube and Dashy with Docker?

Cube: yes. Dashy: yes.

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