Homer vs Walkxcode Startpage
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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Walkxcode Startpage
Elegant configurable homepage for self-hosted services
| Feature | Homer | Walkxcode Startpage |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Dashboards & Startpages | Dashboards & Startpages |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Vue | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 11,537 | ★ 3,736 |
| First released | 2019 | 2022 |
| Replaces | Heimdall | Linktree |
Why pick each one
Choose Walkxcode Startpage if…
- Great Linktree alternative
- Easy to customize
Frequently asked questions
Is Homer or Walkxcode Startpage 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 Walkxcode Startpage free and open-source?
Yes. Homer is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Walkxcode Startpage under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Homer and Walkxcode Startpage with Docker?
Homer: yes. Walkxcode Startpage: yes.