Flemmarr vs Glance
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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Flemmarr
Self-hosted application dashboard with widget integrations
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Glance
Self-hosted feeds and info dashboard
| Feature | Flemmarr | Glance |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Dashboards & Startpages | Dashboards & Startpages |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Go | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes, helm | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 822 | ★ 36,179 |
| First released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Replaces | Google homepage | Heimdall |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Flemmarr or Glance better?
Neither is universally better. Glance has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Flemmarr and Glance free and open-source?
Yes. Flemmarr is licensed under MIT and Glance under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Flemmarr and Glance with Docker?
Flemmarr: yes. Glance: yes.