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Sampler Dashboard vs Smashing

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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SA Sampler Dashboard Terminal dashboard for visualizing shell command output VS SM Smashing Sinatra-based dashboard framework for custom widgets
FeatureSampler DashboardSmashing
CategoryDashboards & StartpagesDashboards & Startpages
LicenseGPL-3.0MIT
LanguageGoJavaScript
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM64 MB256 MB
Deploymentbare-metal, binarydocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 14,727★ 3,301
First released20192016
ReplacesGrafanaGeckoboard

Why pick each one

Choose Sampler Dashboard if…

  • Runs in a terminal
  • No web stack needed
Sampler Dashboard details

Choose Smashing if…

  • Highly customizable
  • Good for office wallboards
Smashing details

Frequently asked questions

Is Sampler Dashboard or Smashing better?

Sampler Dashboard is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Smashing if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Sampler Dashboard and Smashing free and open-source?

Yes. Sampler Dashboard is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Smashing under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Sampler Dashboard and Smashing with Docker?

Sampler Dashboard: check the project docs for container support. Smashing: yes.

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