Heimdall

Infrastructure128MB+ RAM

Elegant application dashboard and launcher for all your web apps

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Deploy Heimdall in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select Heimdall

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

Why Self-Host Heimdall?

Heimdall is an elegant application dashboard and launcher. It provides a clean, categorized view of all your web applications with beautiful icons and optional background images — the simplest way to organize your self-hosted services.

Clean, beautiful interface for organizing web apps

Enhanced app tiles with built-in status for supported services

Simple to set up — no config files needed

Pin favorite apps and organize with tabs

Lightweight and fast — minimal resource usage

Heimdall vs Alternatives

Heimdall vs Dashy

Dashy is more feature-rich. Heimdall is simpler and more elegant for users who just want a clean app launcher.

Heimdall vs Homarr

Homarr has Docker integration. Heimdall is a simpler, more focused dashboard for service access.

Heimdall vs Browser bookmarks

Heimdall provides a visual, shareable homepage with service status — far better than a folder of bookmarks.

Why Deploy Heimdall with Server Compass?

Server Compass deploys Heimdall with just 128MB RAM — it runs on virtually any server. Persistent storage keeps your dashboard layout across container updates.

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After Deployment

After deploying Heimdall with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup

Access the dashboard

Add applications

Customize layout and appearance

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

Heimdall FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting Heimdall

How do I deploy Heimdall with Server Compass?

Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select Heimdall from the templates list. Fill in the required configuration and click Deploy. The entire process takes under 3 minutes.

What are the system requirements for Heimdall?

Heimdall requires a minimum of 128MB RAM. We recommend a VPS with at least 1024MB RAM for optimal performance. Any modern Linux server with Docker support will work.

Can I migrate my existing Heimdall data?

Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard Heimdall backup and restore procedures.

How do I update Heimdall to the latest version?

Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest Heimdall image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.

Is Heimdall free to self-host?

Heimdall is open-source software. You only pay for your VPS hosting (typically $5-20/month) and optionally Server Compass ($29 one-time). No subscription fees or per-seat pricing.