Starbase 80

Self-Hosted

Open-source personal dashboard for organizing your digital life

Overview

Starbase 80 is a customizable self-hosted personal dashboard that aggregates widgets like weather, bookmarks, tasks, news, and more in one place. It supports Docker deployment for quick setup, allows custom CSS for personalization, and integrates with services like OpenWeatherMap and RSS feeds. Users can organize widgets into tabs, switch dark/light modes, and manage data privately without third-party dependencies. Its open-source design encourages community contributions to expand features and security.

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:
  starbase_80:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: starbase-80
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Customizable widgets (weather, tasks, RSS, bookmarks)
Docker deployment for easy self-hosting
Custom CSS support for personalization
Tab-based widget organization

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Starbase 80 hard to install?

No—Starbase 80 uses Docker for deployment, so setup involves pulling the image, configuring environment variables (e.g., API keys for widgets), and running the container. The official docs provide step-by-step guides for beginners.

? Is it a good alternative to Start.me?

Yes—Starbase 80 is a strong self-hosted alternative to Start.me. It offers full data privacy (no third-party tracking) and unlimited customization, unlike Start.me’s free tier which has limits. However, Start.me has more pre-built integrations out of the box.

? Is it completely free?

Yes—Starbase 80 is 100% open-source and free to use. There are no subscription fees; you only cover hosting costs if you choose to self-host on a server or cloud platform.

Top Alternatives

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Tool Info

Pricing Open Source

Category Personal Dashboards

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Privacy-focused (self-hosted data control)
⊕ 100% free and open-source
⊕ Highly customizable layout and styling
⊕ Lightweight and resource-efficient

Cons

⊖ Requires basic server/Docker knowledge for setup
⊖ Fewer pre-built integrations than some SaaS alternatives
⊖ Smaller community compared to popular dashboards like Dashy