DashMachine vs Webtop Dashboard
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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Webtop Dashboard
Personal startpage focused on speed and minimalism
| Feature | DashMachine | Webtop Dashboard |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Dashboards & Startpages | Dashboards & Startpages |
| License | Unlicense | MIT |
| Language | Python | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,263 | ★ 168 |
| First released | 2020 | 2021 |
| Replaces | Google homepage | Google homepage |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is DashMachine or Webtop Dashboard better?
Neither is universally better. DashMachine has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are DashMachine and Webtop Dashboard free and open-source?
Yes. DashMachine is licensed under Unlicense and Webtop Dashboard under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run DashMachine and Webtop Dashboard with Docker?
DashMachine: yes. Webtop Dashboard: yes.