Grafana Image Renderer 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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Grafana Image Renderer
Render Grafana panels and dashboards as images and PDFs
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Homer
Static, fast and simple service dashboard
| Feature | Grafana Image Renderer | Homer |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Dashboards & Startpages | Dashboards & Startpages |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Go | Vue |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary, kubernetes | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 520 | ★ 11,537 |
| First released | 2019 | 2019 |
| Replaces | Grafana Enterprise Reporting | Heimdall |
Why pick each one
Choose Grafana Image Renderer if…
- Enables image alerts and reports
- Simple Docker deployment
Frequently asked questions
Is Grafana Image Renderer or Homer better?
Neither is universally better. Homer has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Grafana Image Renderer and Homer free and open-source?
Yes. Grafana Image Renderer is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Homer under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Grafana Image Renderer and Homer with Docker?
Grafana Image Renderer: yes. Homer: yes.