Your Spotify Dashboard vs Cosmos Server
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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Your Spotify Dashboard
Self-hosted personal Spotify listening dashboard
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Cosmos Server
Self-hosted dashboard, app store, and reverse proxy
| Feature | Your Spotify Dashboard | Cosmos Server |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Dashboards & Startpages | Dashboards & Startpages |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 4,513 | ★ 6,093 |
| First released | 2021 | 2023 |
| Replaces | Spotify Wrapped, Last.fm | Google homepage |
Why pick each one
Choose Your Spotify Dashboard if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (4.5k GitHub stars)
- Written in TypeScript
Frequently asked questions
Is Your Spotify Dashboard or Cosmos Server better?
Cosmos Server is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Your Spotify Dashboard if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Your Spotify Dashboard and Cosmos Server free and open-source?
Yes. Your Spotify Dashboard is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Cosmos Server under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Your Spotify Dashboard and Cosmos Server with Docker?
Your Spotify Dashboard: yes. Cosmos Server: yes.