Heimdallvshomepage
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Heimdall | homepage | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 71/100 | 48/100 |
| Rank in category | #6 of 44 in Dashboard | #25 of 41 in Photo Management |
| GitHub stars | 9 398 | 240 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +56 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 5 | 1 |
| Latest release | v2.8.4 · 29 Oct 2026 | models-v1 · 16 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | PHP | HTML |
Which one should you pick?
Heimdall scores 71/100 against 48/100 for homepage, so it is the safer default.
Heimdall ships more often: 5 stable releases in the past year, against 1 for homepage.
If you want the quickest setup, Heimdall is easier to run; homepage needs more configuration.
Heimdall is growing faster right now (+56 stars in 30 days).
Key differences
- Language: Heimdall is written mainly in PHP, homepage in HTML.
- Platforms only homepage lists: Linux, Raspberry Pi, Synology, Unraid.
- Features only Heimdall lists: App tile dashboard, Automatic icons and tile colours, Custom background image, Customisable search providers and 8 more.
- Features only homepage lists: AI-Powered Search, Automatic photo and video backup, Deduplication and similarity detection, Export backup to phone and 9 more.
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