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Glances Web 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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GL Glances Web Dashboard Self-hosted homelab inventory and dashboard tool VS SM Smashing Sinatra-based dashboard framework for custom widgets
FeatureGlances Web DashboardSmashing
CategoryDashboards & StartpagesDashboards & Startpages
LicenseAGPL-3.0MIT
LanguageGoJavaScript
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM128 MB256 MB
Deploymentdockerdocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 6,710★ 3,301
First released20222016
ReplacesSortlyGeckoboard

Why pick each one

Choose Glances Web Dashboard if…

  • Easy to deploy
  • Useful dashboard view
Glances Web Dashboard details

Choose Smashing if…

  • Highly customizable
  • Good for office wallboards
Smashing details

Frequently asked questions

Is Glances Web Dashboard or Smashing better?

Glances Web 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 Glances Web Dashboard and Smashing free and open-source?

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

Can I run Glances Web Dashboard and Smashing with Docker?

Glances Web Dashboard: yes. Smashing: yes.

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