Homer vs Organizr

Pros and cons

Each app's own strengths and weaknesses, plus the specs where Homer and Organizr differ.

Homer

Pros

  • Single YAML config file
  • Static, very light page
  • Fuzzy search and shortcuts
  • Installable as a PWA
  • Multi-page layouts

Cons

  • No Docker status by default
  • Login left to a proxy
  • Themes need custom CSS

Organizr

Pros

  • Tabs embed your own services
  • Per-group tab permissions
  • Login with Plex or LDAP
  • Nginx auth_request support
  • Themes and custom icons

Cons

  • No release since 2019
  • Iframes blocked by some apps
  • Site and wiki still unfinished

Homer vs Organizr: specs side by side

Every spec for both apps in one table. Values in bold are where one app has the edge, and amber ones are worth a second look before you install.

Spec
PriceFreeFree
LicenceApache-2.0GPL-3.0
Install optionsDocker onlyDocker + PHP
Web UIYesYes
Architecturex86 + ARMx86 + ARM
Containers1The app alone1The app alone
DatabasenoneSQLite
RuntimeVuePHP

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