Homer vs Statusnook
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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Statusnook
Effortless self-hosted status page and monitoring dashboard
| Feature | Homer | Statusnook |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Dashboards & Startpages | Dashboards & Startpages |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Vue | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 11,537 | ★ 976 |
| First released | 2019 | 2024 |
| Replaces | Heimdall | StatusPage, Instatus |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Homer or Statusnook 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 Statusnook free and open-source?
Yes. Homer is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Statusnook under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Homer and Statusnook with Docker?
Homer: yes. Statusnook: yes.