Dashy vs Lobe Startpage
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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Dashy
Feature-rich personal dashboard for self-hosters
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Lobe Startpage
Self-hosted browser startpage with bookmarks and search
| Feature | Dashy | Lobe Startpage |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Dashboards & Startpages | Dashboards & Startpages |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Vue | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, source, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 26,140 | ★ 2,775 |
| First released | 2021 | 2017 |
| Replaces | Heimdall | Momentum |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Dashy or Lobe Startpage better?
Neither is universally better. Dashy has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Dashy and Lobe Startpage free and open-source?
Yes. Dashy is licensed under MIT and Lobe Startpage under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Dashy and Lobe Startpage with Docker?
Dashy: yes. Lobe Startpage: yes.