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Homepage 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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HO Homepage Fast, file-configured application dashboard VS WA Walkxcode Startpage Elegant configurable homepage for self-hosted services
FeatureHomepageWalkxcode Startpage
CategoryDashboards & StartpagesDashboards & Startpages
LicenseGPL-3.0AGPL-3.0
LanguageJavaScriptPHP
Setup difficultyEasyEasy
Min. RAM128 MB256 MB
Deploymentdockerdocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 31,898★ 3,736
First released20222022
ReplacesHeimdallLinktree

Why pick each one

Choose Homepage if…

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

Choose Walkxcode Startpage if…

  • Great Linktree alternative
  • Easy to customize
Walkxcode Startpage details

Frequently asked questions

Is Homepage or Walkxcode Startpage better?

Neither is universally better. Homepage has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.

Are Homepage and Walkxcode Startpage free and open-source?

Yes. Homepage is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Walkxcode Startpage under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Homepage and Walkxcode Startpage with Docker?

Homepage: yes. Walkxcode Startpage: yes.

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