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Homepage vs Startpunkt

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 ST Startpunkt Clean startpage that auto-discovers Kubernetes apps
FeatureHomepageStartpunkt
CategoryDashboards & StartpagesDashboards & Startpages
LicenseGPL-3.0MIT
LanguageJavaScriptJava
Setup difficultyEasyEasy
Min. RAM128 MB256 MB
Deploymentdockerdocker, kubernetes, helm
GitHub stars★ 31,898★ 3
First released20222024
ReplacesHeimdallGoogle homepage

Why pick each one

Choose Homepage if…

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

Choose Startpunkt if…

  • Great cluster integration
  • Modern look
Startpunkt details

Frequently asked questions

Is Homepage or Startpunkt 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 Startpunkt free and open-source?

Yes. Homepage is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Startpunkt under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Homepage and Startpunkt with Docker?

Homepage: yes. Startpunkt: yes.

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