Heimdall

Self-Hosted

Open-source personal dashboard for organizing your web apps and bookmarks

Overview

Heimdall centralizes access to self-hosted services, SaaS apps, and bookmarks in a clean, customizable interface. It supports custom icons, category grouping, search functionality, and dark mode. Integration with tools like Plex and Nextcloud allows status previews or quick actions. Deployment is simple via Docker, Docker Compose, or traditional PHP/MySQL setups. Lightweight and resource-efficient, it’s ideal for streamlining access to all your digital tools without browser clutter.

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:
  heimdall:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: heimdall
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Centralized app & bookmark management
Custom icons and category organization
Service status integration (Plex, Nextcloud, etc.)
Docker-friendly deployment

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Heimdall hard to install?

No—Heimdall is easy to deploy via Docker (recommended) with a single command or Docker Compose. It also supports traditional PHP/MySQL installation for users who prefer that route.

? Is it a good alternative to Start.me?

Yes—Heimdall is a strong self-hosted alternative to Start.me. Unlike Start.me's cloud-based model, Heimdall keeps your data private on your server, with similar core features plus integration with self-hosted services.

? Is Heimdall completely free?

Yes—Heimdall is open-source under the MIT License, so it’s 100% free to use, modify, and self-host without any hidden costs.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free/Open Source

Category Personal Dashboards

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Privacy-focused (self-hosted)
⊕ No subscription fees
⊕ Clean and intuitive UI
⊕ Lightweight resource usage

Cons

⊖ Requires server or Docker setup
⊖ No native mobile app (responsive design only)
⊖ Limited advanced analytics compared to proprietary alternatives