Homepage by gethomepage

Self-Hosted

Customizable self-hosted personal dashboard for your services

Overview

Homepage is a sleek, open-source personal dashboard that centralizes access to your self-hosted services, bookmarks, and key info. It supports service widgets with real-time status checks (e.g., Plex, Nextcloud), RSS feeds, weather updates, and custom bookmarks. Deployed via Docker for simplicity, it uses YAML config files to tailor layout, themes, and content—no coding needed. Responsive design works on desktop/mobile, with dark/light mode options to organize your digital ecosystem intuitively.

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

Key Features

Customizable service widgets with real-time status checks
RSS feeds, weather, and bookmark integration
Docker deployment with YAML configuration (no coding required)

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Homepage by gethomepage hard to install?

No—installation is simple using Docker or Docker Compose. Pull the official image, create a config directory with YAML files (templates available), and run the container. Basic Docker familiarity helps but isn’t mandatory for most users.

? Is it a good alternative to Start.me?

Yes—Homepage is a self-hosted alternative to Start.me, offering bookmarks and service links plus privacy benefits (no data sharing) and full control over your dashboard. Unlike Start.me’s paid tiers, Homepage is free and open source.

? Is it completely free?

Yes—Homepage is 100% free under the MIT License. There are no paid tiers, hidden costs, or feature restrictions; all functionality is available to self-hosters.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free/Open Source

Category Personal Dashboards

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Privacy-focused (self-hosted, no third-party data collection)
⊕ Easy to configure via YAML templates
⊕ Responsive design for desktop and mobile devices

Cons

⊖ Requires basic Docker knowledge for setup
⊖ No built-in authentication (needs reverse proxy for security)
⊖ Limited advanced UI customization without CSS tweaks