Dashyvsdeq
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Dashy | deq | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 83/100 | 43/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 44 in Dashboard | #4 of 6 in Administration |
| GitHub stars | 26 844 | 194 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +292 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 7 | 10 |
| Latest release | 4.9.0 · 23 Oct 2026 | deq-server-v0.9.15 · 27 Jan 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | Vue | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Dashy scores 83/100 against 43/100 for deq, so it is the safer default.
deq ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 7 for Dashy.
If you want the quickest setup, Dashy is easier to run; deq needs more configuration.
Dashy is growing faster right now (+292 stars in 30 days).
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