Glance

Self-Hosted

Open-source personal dashboard for quick access to daily essentials

Overview

Glance is an open-source personal dashboard designed to centralize your favorite tools and info. It offers customizable widgets (weather, bookmarks, to-dos, calendar events) plus integrations with GitHub, Trello, and more. Deploy easily via Docker for self-hosting, with a responsive UI that works on desktop/mobile. Users can configure widgets via a simple interface, import/export settings, and add custom widgets. It keeps data local for privacy, making it ideal for avoiding SaaS dashboards while having quick access to daily essentials.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  glance:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: glance
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Customizable widgets (weather, bookmarks, to-dos)
Docker deployment for easy self-hosting
Responsive UI for desktop and mobile
Third-party integrations (GitHub, Trello)
Import/export settings and custom widgets

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Glance hard to install?

No—Glance supports Docker deployment with a simple docker-compose command. Detailed setup instructions are available in the GitHub repo, making it accessible for users with basic server experience.

? Is it a good alternative to Momentum?

Yes—Glance offers similar customizable dashboard functionality but with self-hosting for privacy. While Momentum has more pre-built widgets, Glance lets you add custom ones and avoid relying on third-party services.

? Is Glance completely free?

Yes—Glance is open-source under the MIT License, so it’s free to use, modify, and self-host without any hidden costs or subscriptions.

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Tool Info

Pricing Open Source

Category Personal Dashboards

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Privacy-focused (self-hosted, local data)
⊕ No subscription fees
⊕ Highly customizable interface
⊕ Lightweight and fast performance

Cons

⊖ Requires basic server knowledge for setup
⊖ Smaller widget library than some SaaS alternatives
⊖ Custom widgets need technical skills to build