Dashy vs Startpunkt
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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Startpunkt
Clean startpage that auto-discovers Kubernetes apps
| Feature | Dashy | Startpunkt |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Dashboards & Startpages | Dashboards & Startpages |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Vue | Java |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, kubernetes, helm |
| GitHub stars | ★ 26,140 | ★ 3 |
| First released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Replaces | Heimdall | Google homepage |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Dashy or Startpunkt 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 Startpunkt free and open-source?
Yes. Dashy is licensed under MIT and Startpunkt under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Dashy and Startpunkt with Docker?
Dashy: yes. Startpunkt: yes.