Dashy vs Dashbrr
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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Dashbrr
Service health dashboard for media automation stacks
| Feature | Dashy | Dashbrr |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Dashboards & Startpages | Dashboards & Startpages |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Vue | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 26,140 | ★ 212 |
| First released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Replaces | Heimdall | Organizr |
Why pick each one
Choose Dashbrr if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Go
Frequently asked questions
Is Dashy or Dashbrr 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 Dashbrr free and open-source?
Yes. Dashy is licensed under MIT and Dashbrr under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Dashy and Dashbrr with Docker?
Dashy: yes. Dashbrr: yes.