Heimdall vs Walkxcode Startpage
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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Heimdall
Simple application dashboard and launcher
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Walkxcode Startpage
Elegant configurable homepage for self-hosted services
| Feature | Heimdall | Walkxcode Startpage |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Dashboards & Startpages | Dashboards & Startpages |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 9,291 | ★ 3,736 |
| First released | 2017 | 2022 |
| Replaces | Heimdall | Linktree |
Why pick each one
Choose Walkxcode Startpage if…
- Great Linktree alternative
- Easy to customize
Frequently asked questions
Is Heimdall or Walkxcode Startpage better?
Neither is universally better. Heimdall has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Heimdall and Walkxcode Startpage free and open-source?
Yes. Heimdall is licensed under MIT and Walkxcode Startpage under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Heimdall and Walkxcode Startpage with Docker?
Heimdall: yes. Walkxcode Startpage: yes.