dashdot vs Flame
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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| Feature | dashdot | Flame |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Dashboards & Startpages | Dashboards & Startpages |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,517 | ★ 6,503 |
| First released | 2022 | 2021 |
| Replaces | Heimdall | Heimdall |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is dashdot or Flame better?
Neither is universally better. Flame has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are dashdot and Flame free and open-source?
Yes. dashdot is licensed under MIT and Flame under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run dashdot and Flame with Docker?
dashdot: yes. Flame: yes.