Homepage vs Apache SkyWalking

A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.

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FeatureHomepageApache SkyWalking
CategoryDashboards & StartpagesMonitoring & Status
LicenseGPL-3.0Apache-2.0
LanguageJavaScriptJava
Setup difficultyEasyHard
Min. RAM128 MB2,048 MB
Deploymentdockerdocker, kubernetes, helm
GitHub stars★ 31,898★ 24,915
First released20222015
ReplacesHeimdallNew Relic, Datadog

Why pick each one

Choose Homepage if…

  • Config as code
  • Lightweight and fast
  • Tons of widgets
Homepage details

Choose Apache SkyWalking if…

  • Full observability suite
  • Strong Apache governance
Apache SkyWalking details

Frequently asked questions

Is Homepage or Apache SkyWalking better?

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

Are Homepage and Apache SkyWalking free and open-source?

Yes. Homepage is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Apache SkyWalking under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Homepage and Apache SkyWalking with Docker?

Homepage: yes. Apache SkyWalking: yes.

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