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Dockpeek 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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DO Dockpeek Dashboard that auto-discovers Docker container links VS CO Cosmos Server Self-hosted dashboard, app store, and reverse proxy
FeatureDockpeekCosmos Server
CategoryDashboards & StartpagesDashboards & Startpages
LicenseMITApache-2.0
LanguageJavaScriptJavaScript
Setup difficultyEasyEasy
Min. RAM128 MB512 MB
Deploymentdockerdocker
GitHub stars★ 1,982★ 6,093
First released20242023
ReplacesHeimdallGoogle homepage

Why pick each one

Choose Dockpeek if…

  • Released under the MIT license
  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Active community (2k GitHub stars)
Dockpeek details

Choose Cosmos Server if…

  • All-in-one server platform
  • Easy app installs
Cosmos Server details

Frequently asked questions

Is Dockpeek or Cosmos Server better?

Neither is universally better. Cosmos Server has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.

Are Dockpeek and Cosmos Server free and open-source?

Yes. Dockpeek is licensed under MIT and Cosmos Server under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Dockpeek and Cosmos Server with Docker?

Dockpeek: yes. Cosmos Server: yes.

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