Homepage vs Yacht
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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Homepage
Fast, file-configured application dashboard
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Yacht
Web interface for managing Docker containers
| Feature | Homepage | Yacht |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Dashboards & Startpages | Dashboards & Startpages |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | JavaScript | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 31,898 | ★ 59 |
| First released | 2022 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Heimdall | Portainer |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Homepage or Yacht 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 Yacht free and open-source?
Yes. Homepage is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Yacht under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Homepage and Yacht with Docker?
Homepage: yes. Yacht: yes.