Homarr

Self-Hosted

Open-source personal dashboard for organizing apps and bookmarks

Overview

Homarr is a lightweight, customizable self-hosted dashboard that centralizes access to your self-hosted apps, bookmarks, and system stats. It supports drag-and-drop widget arrangement, integrates with tools like Sonarr, Radarr, and Plex, and offers dark mode + custom themes. Deployment is simple via Docker Compose, with responsive design for mobile/desktop use. It prioritizes privacy by keeping data local and uses minimal system resources, making it ideal for home servers.

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

Key Features

Customizable drag-and-drop widget layout
Integration with self-hosted services (Sonarr, Radarr, Plex)
Responsive design for mobile and desktop
Dark mode & custom theme support

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Homarr hard to install?

No—Homarr is easy to install using Docker Compose, with official images on Docker Hub. Setup takes minutes, and documentation provides clear steps for deployment and initial configuration.

? Is it a good alternative to Start.me?

Yes—Homarr is a great self-hosted alternative to Start.me. It keeps your data private locally and offers app integrations (like Sonarr/Radarr) that Start.me lacks, though it requires a server instead of SaaS access.

? Is Homarr completely free?

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

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Tool Info

Pricing Free/Open Source

Category Personal Dashboards

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Privacy-focused self-hosted solution
⊕ Simple Docker deployment
⊕ Highly customizable widgets and layout

Cons

⊖ Requires a self-hosted server or Docker environment
⊖ Some advanced integrations need manual setup
⊖ Limited cloud service support compared to SaaS dashboards