Cube vs Homepage

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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FeatureCubeHomepage
CategoryDashboards & StartpagesDashboards & Startpages
LicenseApache-2.0GPL-3.0
LanguageRustJavaScript
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM512 MB128 MB
Deploymentdocker, kubernetes, sourcedocker
GitHub stars★ 20,572★ 31,898
First released20192022
ReplacesLooker, AtScaleHeimdall

Why pick each one

Choose Cube if…

  • Consistent metrics across tools
  • Strong API surface
Cube details

Choose Homepage if…

  • Config as code
  • Lightweight and fast
  • Tons of widgets
Homepage details

Frequently asked questions

Is Cube or Homepage better?

Homepage 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 Homepage free and open-source?

Yes. Cube is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Homepage under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Cube and Homepage with Docker?

Cube: yes. Homepage: yes.

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