Homer vs portkey
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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portkey
Simple web portal that serves as a startup page, displaying a
| Feature | Homer | portkey |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Dashboards & Startpages | Dashboards & Startpages |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Vue | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 11,537 | ★ 162 |
| First released | 2019 | 2026 |
| Replaces | Heimdall | — |
Why pick each one
Choose portkey if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Go
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Homer or portkey better?
Homer is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider portkey if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Homer and portkey free and open-source?
Yes. Homer is licensed under Apache-2.0 and portkey under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Homer and portkey with Docker?
Homer: yes. portkey: yes.