Homarr
FreeOpen-source homelab dashboard with service integration
About Homarr
Homarr is an open-source homelab dashboard that centralizes access to and monitoring of self-hosted services through a polished drag-and-drop interface. Founded in 2022 and accumulating over 6,000 GitHub stars, it targets homelab enthusiasts running multiple Docker containers who want a single launch page with real service integration rather than just a bookmarks list. Docker container auto-discovery reads labels from running containers and suggests integrations automatically. Native integrations with popular self-hosted applications including Sonarr, Radarr, Jellyfin, Plex, qBittorrent, Prowlarr, Overseerr, and Pi-hole display service-specific data like download queues, media library counts, and DNS statistics directly on dashboard tiles. Health monitoring shows container uptime status in real time. Built-in widgets for weather, calendar events, RSS news feeds, and web search add general utility beyond service shortcuts. Homarr v1.0 introduced a significant architectural overhaul that improved performance and security but required manual reconfiguration for users upgrading from older versions. The dashboard is served as a Next.js application deployable via Docker or Docker Compose. Multiple user accounts with role-based permissions make it suitable for families sharing a home server where different users need different access levels. For homelab operators running more than a handful of services, Homarr provides the best combination of visual polish and genuine service integration available in the open-source dashboard space.
Key Features
Pricing Plans
Free
- Self-hosted
- All features included
- Unlimited services
- Multi-user support
Pros
- Beautiful dashboard for self-hosted services
- Docker container auto-discovery
- Active development
- Easy drag-and-drop customization
- Growing integration list
Cons
- Newer project still maturing
- Some integrations limited
- Mobile experience could be better
- Resource usage higher than simpler dashboards like Homer
Best For
- Homelab enthusiasts wanting a visual dashboard for all their self-hosted services
- Docker users wanting automatic service discovery and monitoring
- Families sharing a home server who need a clean landing page
Not Ideal For
- Users running only one or two services who do not need a dashboard
- Minimalists who prefer a simple bookmark page like Homer
Potential Deal Breakers
- Higher resource usage than minimal alternatives like Homer or Dashy
- Some service integrations are read-only or limited
- v1.0 migration from older versions required manual reconfiguration
Data & Privacy
Self-hosted dashboard. All service configurations, layout preferences, and monitoring data stay on your server. No telemetry. No external data collection.
Who Is This For?
Hands-on tested 2026-05
Signup Experience
Self-hosted via Docker — no account or signup needed. Docker Compose setup takes under ten minutes. Dashboard is configurable immediately through the web UI.
For Home Users
Best homelab dashboard for organizing self-hosted services. Docker status widgets and clean layout make it the go-to starting point for any homelab setup.
For Business Users
Not aimed at business use but useful for small teams running internal self-hosted infrastructure. Low overhead and easy to maintain as a central service portal.
Our Verdict
Homarr is the best-looking self-hosted dashboard available with genuine service integration beyond just links. Docker auto-discovery and health monitoring add real functionality. Still maturing but developing fast.