Homer vs LXD Dashboard
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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Homer
Static, fast and simple service dashboard
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LXD Dashboard
Makes it easy for you to take control of your LXD based infrastructure
| Feature | Homer | LXD Dashboard |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Dashboards & Startpages | Dashboards & Startpages |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0-or-later |
| Language | Vue | Hack |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 50 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 11,537 | ★ 347 |
| First released | 2019 | 2023 |
| Replaces | Heimdall | — |
Why pick each one
Choose LXD Dashboard if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0-or-later license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Written in Hack
- Tiny footprint — runs in 50 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Homer or LXD Dashboard better?
Neither is universally better. Homer has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Homer and LXD Dashboard free and open-source?
Yes. Homer is licensed under Apache-2.0 and LXD Dashboard under AGPL-3.0-or-later. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Homer and LXD Dashboard with Docker?
Homer: yes. LXD Dashboard: check the project docs for container support.