DashMachine vs Homer
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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DashMachine
Application dashboard for keeping services organized
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Homer
Static, fast and simple service dashboard
| Feature | DashMachine | Homer |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Dashboards & Startpages | Dashboards & Startpages |
| License | Unlicense | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Python | Vue |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,263 | ★ 11,537 |
| First released | 2020 | 2019 |
| Replaces | Google homepage | Heimdall |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is DashMachine or Homer better?
Neither is universally better. Homer has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are DashMachine and Homer free and open-source?
Yes. DashMachine is licensed under Unlicense and Homer under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run DashMachine and Homer with Docker?
DashMachine: yes. Homer: yes.