Lobe Startpage vs Heimdall
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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Lobe Startpage
Self-hosted browser startpage with bookmarks and search
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Heimdall
Simple application dashboard and launcher
| Feature | Lobe Startpage | Heimdall |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Dashboards & Startpages | Dashboards & Startpages |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | TypeScript | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source, bare-metal | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,775 | ★ 9,291 |
| First released | 2017 | 2017 |
| Replaces | Momentum | Heimdall |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Lobe Startpage or Heimdall better?
Neither is universally better. Heimdall has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Lobe Startpage and Heimdall free and open-source?
Yes. Lobe Startpage is licensed under MIT and Heimdall under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Lobe Startpage and Heimdall with Docker?
Lobe Startpage: yes. Heimdall: yes.