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Benphelps Homepage vs Smashing

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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BE Benphelps Homepage Highly customizable application dashboard with service widgets VS SM Smashing Sinatra-based dashboard framework for custom widgets
FeatureBenphelps HomepageSmashing
CategoryDashboards & StartpagesDashboards & Startpages
LicenseGPL-3.0MIT
LanguageTypeScriptJavaScript
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM512 MB256 MB
Deploymentdocker, one-clickdocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 9,599★ 3,301
First released20222016
ReplacesGoogle homepageGeckoboard

Why pick each one

Choose Benphelps Homepage if…

  • Extremely easy app management
  • Polished interface
Benphelps Homepage details

Choose Smashing if…

  • Highly customizable
  • Good for office wallboards
Smashing details

Frequently asked questions

Is Benphelps Homepage or Smashing better?

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

Are Benphelps Homepage and Smashing free and open-source?

Yes. Benphelps Homepage is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Smashing under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Benphelps Homepage and Smashing with Docker?

Benphelps Homepage: yes. Smashing: yes.

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