Grafana Scenes Kiosk vs Portainer CE
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 Scenes Kiosk
Rotating kiosk display for Grafana dashboards
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Portainer CE
Lightweight management UI for Docker and Kubernetes
| Feature | Grafana Scenes Kiosk | Portainer CE |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Dashboards & Startpages | Dashboards & Startpages |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Zlib |
| Language | Go | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary | docker, kubernetes, helm |
| GitHub stars | ★ 488 | ★ 38,184 |
| First released | 2019 | 2016 |
| Replaces | Grafana Kiosk | Rancher, Docker Desktop |
Why pick each one
Choose Grafana Scenes Kiosk if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Go
Frequently asked questions
Is Grafana Scenes Kiosk or Portainer CE better?
Neither is universally better. Portainer CE has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Grafana Scenes Kiosk and Portainer CE free and open-source?
Yes. Grafana Scenes Kiosk is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Portainer CE under Zlib. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Grafana Scenes Kiosk and Portainer CE with Docker?
Grafana Scenes Kiosk: yes. Portainer CE: yes.