Which Self-Hosted Dashboard is Right For You??

[@TMoneyJones]

I would love a dashy video! Looks super interesting. I’ve never really delved into the world of dashboards before. I’m a pleb who always types out the address url. I don’t even have them bookmarked 😅

[@barbietripping]

In a way, you bring up a great point. The dashboard is just a glorified bookmarks folder. It can often be faster to just jump to address bar and type the url you are using. I think I will hold off on dashboards for now; thank you wise commenter

[@ajnart_]

Lmao I'm just now learning about this video ! I'm the creator of homarr. Thank you for this video :) We are working super hard on the next version to clean out everything

[@maker000]

:O

[@frankiefrancis6]

🧐 if you real sent a few subscriptions

[@zachchenoweth6622]

A video explaining some features would be awesome. I can't figure out how to default users to a specific board or how to get certain docker features to play nicely.

[@johnterpack3940]

I'd probably go with Homarr. I already have pretty much the entire *arr stack on my rig. Since none of it really does what it's supposed to it doesn't really matter if the dashboard is buggy or not.

[@danbrown586]

I've been using Heimdall for a while, and been playing with Homarr a little bit recently. Some other points of comparison in addition to what you mention: * Heimdall integrates with lots more apps (89) than Homarr (16) * Heimdall has a default "theme" (light or dark) for each app. While you can change the background color of the button to anything you like, in many cases the icon doesn't work well with a dark (or a light) background, so you end up with some mismatched buttons. * Heimdall lets you upload a background image right through its UI (Homarr will let you use a custom background image, but getting it onto the system that's running Homarr seems to be your own problem). * Other than a search bar (with your search engine of choice), Heimdall doesn't have any concept of "widgets." Its integration with the apps it integrates with is on the button/card itself--so a card for NZBGet, for example, will show you how much data is in the queue and how fast you're downloading, but there's no way to see the list of items in the queue on your dashboard. And (e.g.) clock, calendar, weather just aren't there.

[@Vaalbeast]

'Homepage' really took off last year, and I think it surpassed all of the competition. It's somewhat similar to Homer, but better.

[@danjah3061]

I was just about to write the same thing. homepage is really good. The integration of “apps” or “containers” is really strong. Better than any shown here.

[@wondergnome]

Homepage for the win, you silly goose

[@solracarevir]

I really love the look of Flame Dashboard. It doesn't have the functionality of Heimdall or Dashy but I think is more visually appealing.

[@gregzavertnik1204]

I used Heimdall for a while but the lack of grouping and nesting was to big of a deal to overcome with tags. I am moving to Dashy as I see a lot of potential in the widget framework for me. More in depth Dashy tut's are on my list to watch and create.

[@RaidOwl]

Yeah I'm shocked that something as 'polished' as Heimdall has yet to integrate a basic grouping feature.

[@zoltankiss7445]

Personally, I would go for Dashy. I also don't have many services, but if I need to extend in some way, I will have the possibility right on the spot and I don't need to migrate to another dashboard. Even the most complicated tool can be used in a simple way.

[@iburley_]

You silly goose, you didn't include Flame! I like it because it's sort of a hybrid of a dashboard and a browser homepage. You can put a search box at the top, links to all of your usual websites on the bottom, and of course all of your homelab services. Not the prettiest, not the most information (like services online or offline and whatnot) but a really nice page.

[@Bateman0983]

I've used all of these and have been using dashy for one very simple reason. The others are great for a homelab, but dashy allows for custom links far easier.

[@Whiskey7BackRoads]

Yes on Dashy setup video, especially on status integration. I am having problems with error for Proxmox on Dell server, PFsense and others. Some show up first try, and I don't know why. I do love the layout and functionality of it, but a bit over whelming to get started for a newbie. Thanks for the videos, been a lot of help

[@DanJackielz]

Theres is also homepage by Ben Phelps It can only be configured through yamls files but its pretty easy and has excellent documentation

[@marcoosx980]

since I have Home Assistant running 24/7. I've used a popup card in Home assistant which I use as a network dashboard to my network applications. And that I can give any design I can think off.

[@adrianmurillo2646]

Hey mane, awesome comparison video! btw for Homarr, in order to move tiles around you need to hold down the tile for 0.25 seconds, I too struggled with this

[@RaidOwl]

Ohh…lol that makes more sense

[@dansanger5340]

Very helpful! I think I might start out with Heimdall until I have enough services running to make grouping them worthwhile.

[@28469]

bruh was literally gonna make it my plan to get a dashboard this week, then this man brings this out. Legend

[@hotrodhunk7389]

Uptime Kuma is my homepage. Has links built in and monitors the up time and latency which is a good indicator if something is wrong.

[@Prevok]

I may try Homer, I like the look. Currently on Dashy. Just tried Homarr, but I want to colums for category, not rows (what the point with widescreen nowadays). I can find plenty of post on Reddit saying to look at the doc, but the doc moved and is incomplete. Looking at the archive on Github, I still cannot find anything to tweak this that is obvious. I am guessing I need to do CSS wizardry and that's simply not going to happen.

[@txbluesguy]

I just found your channel (the Cloudflare video - just what I was looking for). I am using Homarr. I did use Homar. I am looking at Dashy. I would definitely watch a video on setting up Dashy.

[@jaygreentree4394]

Heimdall doesnt offer any groupings the way you are wanting but you can sort items manually.

[@boosterg]

I like the ease of configuration of Dashy, and how it looks, but it tends to consume a bit of CPU even when it is "idle." Secondly, I was unable to get any widgets to work correctly, either it totally broke the yml file, or just didn't display any data. I am using it as a Docker container on my Synology.

[@bertnijhof5413]

I have it easy. I monitor everything using Conky :) Of course I monitor the Host OS in this way with all detailed values and I have added the OpenZFS values I want to monitor, like the values of L1ARC; L2ARC; the sizes of datapools and main datasets. I also monitor the throughput of each datapool, its L2ARC cache and its ZIL/LOG. Conky for all Virtualbox VMs is run from the same shared folder with a small script and the conky declaration. I have one central conky declaration for all Linux VMs. Basically two; one for all VMs from before ~2012 and one after the change of Conky in ~2012. I have no need for a central overview of all VMs, basically the Host OS gives a good idea about the state of the total system and in Gnome 45 I can move between workspaces and its VMs (conky display) using the mouse wheel :) To pass full screen VMs I have to keep the "Windows-key" pressed.

[@testbox3201]

We're not talking about monitoring here

[@rowler952]

As for Bender, I've already tried it, it's a Homer replacement with UI CONFIG.

[@somegeek7126]

I found a use case for the Homarr double URL configuration ("Service URL" and "On click URL"). When I use the https adress on my TrueNAS instance I get a red dot (error 500) on the icon, like if the instance is not reachable. The workaround is to use the http adress in the "Service URL" (the ping then works) and the https adress on the "On click URL".

[@VinnydaNetEngineer]

Correct me if I’m wrong but would isn’t it called Heimdall since he can view everything in the 9 realms therefore it’s a great dash board name since you can view everything in your home lab? Great video dude! Really inspiring

[@RaidOwl]

Lol maybe!

[@johnterpack3940]

Yes, that's his strength.

[@phychmasher]

6:43 Heimdall does this as well... or at least it does now. Maybe it didn't 4 months ago. I will say, it has no way of backing up so you miss things like your background jpg if you changed it.

[@pablo15sc]

Homarr user here, amazing dashboard!

[@CountZilch]

What ones support multiple users?

[@groto27]

Bro. Nice vid. Been using Heimdall for 1.5 years and maybe I need to try something new. Funny thing is Homer/Homarr/Dashy all have unique advantages like you mentioned, so I am not sure which of the 3 I should try as they all seem good in their own way. Since it's Saturday night I guess I'll just drink some beer instead for now. Lol.

[@waynefong5960]

Dashy is great but I'm currently having some problem with it when making a backup. The situation is when I upload the backup and redeploy the backup on a new device or new docker container, the server would just stuck or hang after a page refreshing. I don't exactly know the problem until now but I do like the features available in Dashy tho.

[@skytrackzproduction644]

"Ur mother and I, we're proud of you" really threw me off ahahah!

[@thatguywiththe]

Did not like homer or homarr - I do like dashy and I've been using Heimdall due to how simple and easy it is to configure it.

[@yesyes9698]

I had to code my own. It got tiring to have to choose and have so many things I liked in each separate haha.

[@Mehmehx]

I’d like a dashboard to show me data from all specific systems, rather than just a dashboard of access to those systems. I mean, a folder with bookmarks can replace these dashboards

[@RaidOwl]

Check out my recent homelab tour software edition video and skip to the homarr part

[@Tenly2009]

Is there any kind of NMap script (or other scanner) that will scan my entire home network and use the results to automatically create a starting config file for any/all of these dashboard products based on what it finds running on the network? My problem is I have so many services/smart devices running on my network that I don’t even remember what all of them are (let alone what port their listening on).

[@DT-Mainnet]

Like dashy for the easy Setup and great customization, much better in the middle Long Term than the Others, but now i start with Homepage, Not so easy but the funktions are absolutely buffing 👍

[@riffdex]

I’m new to learning about self hosting. What’s the purposes of a dashboard?

[@RaidOwl]

Easy way to keep track of and access all your services.

[@Breeegz]

Homer for your main... add a tile for Homarr to manage the ARR stack Then you can either say Homer or HomeARRRRR!

[@andykrivovjas9256]

I tried almost every dashboard reviewed in the video. Each has its pros and cons. Eventually I switched to benphelps/homepage. It is relatively new and is under development, but already gathered a large community around. Give it a shot. It supports many popular services as widgets, super easy to configure, love it.

[@bluesquadron593]

Looks great! Thanks for the tip.

[@valterschmaltz]

I have recently moved from Heimdall to homepage, and couldn't be happier.

[@the7egend]

I had been using Flame, but this looks like the replacement I've been waiting for since Flame looks like it's stagnated. Thanks.

[@try-that]

I'm just looking at it now as I've got tired of bookmarks . I see he's coding the qbittorrent widget, so I'm super happy. I've installed it, just going to try and set it up. It does look good though! I think DBtech just did a video on Homepage if anyone wants to see it in action.

[@groto27]

Wow this does look cool. Nice find. This would make a good video as well.

[@MrBrutalmetalhead]

i have been using Heimdall for a few years now and its great however I'm thinking of changing. I'm running a lot more services now and I'm trying to automate more things with Ansible. i will have to try some of these others out

[@valterschmaltz]

Homepage is really nice. Configuration is yaml based and it has some nice features. Config is really simple. I was using Heimdall too, but being unable to easily backup my config is a pain.

[@MrBrutalmetalhead]

@@valterschmaltz saw the db tech video a few day ago on it. It looks great. I totally agree about backing up configs is important. I think that's probably the one I'm going to change to. Thanks for helping me choose

[@Darkk6969]

@@valterschmaltz Homepage got potential. So I am deciding between Homepage and Dashy.

[@valterschmaltz]

@@Darkk6969 I have tried dashy too. It's really good. Got way more features, you can edit the config from the web too. But I will stick with homepage, it's simpler, way quicker to load. But do your test with both. Both are good options

[@IzzuThug]

Organizr, I think that's a popular one that you missed.

[@tester0083]

+1 for the DASHY features video!!

[@hbhamilton3]

Thanks for the comparisons, Homer Boy!

[@mattb7406]

badass video. that prowler thing looks interesting.. have to check it out too

[@BTK810]

Just curious, what kind of Subaru do you drive

[@RaidOwl]

Toyota Tundra

[@BTK810]

@@RaidOwl Niceeee

[@bett0diaz]

Where is Organizr?? Thats the one I use and found it is the easiest to setup. Great video!!

[@RaidOwl]

I’ll put it on the list to check out!

[@chaosfenix]

@@RaidOwl I haven't tried it yet as I am still waiting on parts for my new server but honestly this is the one that appeals most to me. None of the other dashboards seem to allow for different users which actually seems pretty important to me. I want to be able to monitor the health etc of my environment but I don't necessarily want my wife and kids to have access to all that. How would you accomodate multiuser setups so that I can have access to the system items but I can give my family access to things like Jellyfin, nextcloud, and JellySeerr? Edit: Also would be interesting to hear your take on Homepage. It seems to be pretty functional and is well organized.

[@rapidscampi]

@@RaidOwl for media server integration nothing is even on the same plane of existence as Organizr. Totally with @bett0diaz

[@dagthewog6290]

Just found this video. Thank you. I'm going with Dashy because of your review.

[@andrewtyacke1395]

We are all the same "being" with differing "egos".

[@lobeliabaggins8782]

In world of cancelation, service denial and other limitations self-deployments and managements is a go. Dashy looks promising. Ps. weird I was just thinking about dashboard for ease of access...

[@RaidOwl]

KZbin knows what you’re thinking lol

[@lobeliabaggins8782]

@@RaidOwl Thanks for heads up. Going off grid in 5,4... Cya

[@GabrielM01]

the best one is portainer, i have heimsall running, but i just find it easier to open services with portainer since i am already logged in there and i spend a lot of time there anyway

[@tester0083]

still waiting for an entire video on dashy 🥺

[@RaidOwl]

“Soon”

[@ricigri1242]

I know i'm 6 months late, but i hope to see a video about Dashi here on your channel one day. Thank you :) (this youtube channel is a gem)

[@vaisakh_km]

i am using favorates bar for bookmatlet... can't leave without it

[@thefrisianclause]

What a coincidence... I just went with the Homer dashboard yesterday :D

[@xGshikamaru]

Could have given homarr a zoidberg out of 10 🙂

[@thereason1010]

Very good breakdown and comparison.

[@TatePictures]

if you want Heimdall with grouping just look at fenrus

[@JamesAdamsTech]

OrganizrV2 > ALL

[@BenReese]

Great video! I went with Dashy myself because I have to update enough config files already... Setting everything up with a GUI is a nice change! It's been a few months since this vid has been out, so I'll see if you've done a Dashy video yet. 🤔

[@awoods910]

Organizr easily the best

[@belkomedia1013]

Great video. Tho I feel you really should have adddd homepage to the list.

[@Jimmy_Jones]

I'm partial to the doughnut too.

[@georgeshalvashvili6270]

Portainer is the best dashboard

[@daltonvanhorn5167]

run a WordPress container and create your own

[@RaidOwl]

Nah

[@peterg4527]

Awesome Content please keep this type of content coming !

[@jeffnew1213]

No Windows-based dashboards?

[@RaidOwl]

Spin up Docker Desktop in Windows then you’re good to use all of these 🙂

[@28469]

Funniest tech youtuber, hands down

[@chrisumali9841]

Thanks for the demo and indo. Have a great day

[@RaidOwl]

Thanks you too!

[@sasab7584]

I have never used a dashborad app before. Actually I am, it is web based and called Papaly, but I was looking to switching to something selfhosted. Spun up Heimdall last year, was not impressed. Papaly has all those menus, and I gathered more than 200 links in it in last five years, and all of it has to go somewhere. A selfhosted solution should at least hold the 20-30 quicklinks plus the local environment. Dashy was the first one I have opened that I liked. I am in slow process of setting it up, but it is still not at the stage to get to be a default landing page in my browsers. A specific thing I like about Dashy that no other dashboard app had done is the ability to have multiple pages, accessible by the buttons in the top right corner. On the other matter, a few days ago I spun up another project. Homepage is its name (because of such common name, I'll add that the author is benphelps@github). You might like it, it is a clean single page environment with a plenty of widget possibilities, I think even more than those available in Dashy. And, yes, I too would like to see a video about Dashy. Dashy is not popular enough.

[@rrogan2002]

I like them all but I think Dashy is the best.

[@MiranHlede]

yelling

[@saulgoodman1390]

I personally would have given Homer a doughnut of 10.. but that's just me

[@RaidOwl]

Mmmmm doughnuts…

[@FSULAUBACH]

I could be on some other sh.t tomorrow who knows lmfao

[@richardjohnston5194]

Dashy Video Please!?

[@abinadius]

Dashy, Dashy, Dashy!

[@coletraintechgames2932]

SPOSED TO YELL IN THE COMMENTS FOR DASHY... there it was

[@antman872]

love your channel dude

[@DarthDweeb]

Your first born is safe.....or is it?🤨 We really do love dashy. (This is clearly a joke, don't delete this KZbin)

[@RaidOwl]

KZbin this man right here, GET HIM! 😅

[@SpookyLurker]

Dashy up the video!

[@phsouzabr]

Yes! Dashy video!

[@ModyModyMody2002]

I ❤️ DASHY!!!

[@CaseyJMoore]

Give me the business on Dashy

[@jimmyjohn6464]

Dashy

[@jimmyjohn6464]

Dashy Dashy Dashy

[@dexstewey]

DASHY Video, PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ifaithful1]

hommar means donkey in arabic

[@tigeroats913]

homarr means donkey in Arabic👍

[@3sixtymining]

CasaOS

[@MrNotebuck]

Yelling

[@Dezo365]

I just make my own ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@krisclem8290]

These are the 4, the rest are probably open source malware 😉

[@jimmyjohn6464]

Love the bs word great and rainbow blip funny sh#$#^^ so good keep it up thanks man