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Heimdall vs Speedtest Tracker Dashboard

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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HE Heimdall Simple application dashboard and launcher VS SP Speedtest Tracker Dashboard Customizable startpage with drag-and-drop service tiles
FeatureHeimdallSpeedtest Tracker Dashboard
CategoryDashboards & StartpagesDashboards & Startpages
LicenseMITMIT
LanguagePHPPHP
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM256 MB256 MB
Deploymentdockerdocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 9,291★ 3,323
First released20172019
ReplacesHeimdallRaindrop.io, Pocket

Why pick each one

Choose Heimdall if…

  • Very simple to set up
  • Clean look
  • Low maintenance
Heimdall details

Choose Speedtest Tracker Dashboard if…

  • Powerful bookmark management
  • Clean dashboard view
Speedtest Tracker Dashboard details

Frequently asked questions

Is Heimdall or Speedtest Tracker Dashboard better?

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

Are Heimdall and Speedtest Tracker Dashboard free and open-source?

Yes. Heimdall is licensed under MIT and Speedtest Tracker Dashboard under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Heimdall and Speedtest Tracker Dashboard with Docker?

Heimdall: yes. Speedtest Tracker Dashboard: yes.

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