Grafonnet Dashboards vs Homer
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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Grafonnet Dashboards
Library for generating Grafana dashboards as code
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Homer
Static, fast and simple service dashboard
| Feature | Grafonnet Dashboards | Homer |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Dashboards & Startpages | Dashboards & Startpages |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Jsonnet | Vue |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 547 | ★ 11,537 |
| First released | 2018 | 2019 |
| Replaces | Grafana | Heimdall |
Why pick each one
Choose Grafonnet Dashboards if…
- Consistent dashboards
- Easy to review changes
Frequently asked questions
Is Grafonnet Dashboards or Homer better?
Homer is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Grafonnet Dashboards if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Grafonnet Dashboards and Homer free and open-source?
Yes. Grafonnet Dashboards is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Homer under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Grafonnet Dashboards and Homer with Docker?
Grafonnet Dashboards: check the project docs for container support. Homer: yes.