Glance vs Homarr
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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Glance
Self-hosted feeds and info dashboard
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Homarr
Customizable dashboard for your self-hosted services
| Feature | Glance | Homarr |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Dashboards & Startpages | Dashboards & Startpages |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Go | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 36,179 | ★ 4,499 |
| First released | 2024 | 2022 |
| Replaces | Heimdall | Heimdall |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Glance or Homarr 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 Glance and Homarr free and open-source?
Yes. Glance is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Homarr under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Glance and Homarr with Docker?
Glance: yes. Homarr: yes.