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Homepage 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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HO Homepage Fast, file-configured application dashboard VS SM Smashing Sinatra-based dashboard framework for custom widgets
FeatureHomepageSmashing
CategoryDashboards & StartpagesDashboards & Startpages
LicenseGPL-3.0MIT
LanguageJavaScriptJavaScript
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM128 MB256 MB
Deploymentdockerdocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 31,898★ 3,301
First released20222016
ReplacesHeimdallGeckoboard

Why pick each one

Choose Homepage if…

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

Choose Smashing if…

  • Highly customizable
  • Good for office wallboards
Smashing details

Frequently asked questions

Is Homepage or Smashing better?

Homepage 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 Homepage and Smashing free and open-source?

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

Can I run Homepage and Smashing with Docker?

Homepage: yes. Smashing: yes.

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