Mafl

Self-Hosted

Open-source personal dashboard for organizing your digital life

Overview

Mafl is an open-source, self-hosted personal dashboard that centralizes daily essentials like tasks, notes, bookmarks, weather, and RSS feeds in one clean interface. It supports Docker for straightforward deployment, letting users set it up quickly on their own server. With customizable widgets and a minimal design, Mafl prioritizes privacy by keeping all data local—no third-party services access your information. Whether you want to streamline your workflow or reduce digital clutter, Mafl offers a flexible, free alternative to proprietary dashboard tools.

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

Key Features

Customizable widgets for tasks, notes, RSS, and weather
Docker-based one-click deployment
Privacy-focused local data storage

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Mafl hard to install?

Mafl is easy to install using Docker—just pull the official image and run it with a few commands. No complex dependencies are needed, making it accessible for users with basic Docker experience.

? Is Mafl a good alternative to Start.me?

Yes! Mafl offers core dashboard functionality (widgets, organization) but with full privacy (local data) and no paid tiers. While Start.me has more widgets, Mafl’s open-source code lets you add custom widgets if you’re tech-savvy.

? Is Mafl completely free?

Mafl is 100% free and open-source. There are no premium features or subscription costs—you can deploy and use it on your server without any charges.

Top Alternatives

Start.me (Proprietary) Search Google

Mydashboard (Proprietary) Search Google

Tool Info

Pricing Open Source

Category Personal Dashboards

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ No subscription fees or hidden costs
⊕ Full control over your data
⊕ Clean, user-friendly interface

Cons

⊖ Limited pre-built widgets compared to proprietary tools
⊖ Requires basic server/Docker knowledge
⊖ No native mobile app (web-only access)