The Best Start.me Alternative
Love the idea of a customizable start page but want something simpler and more affordable? DashDork gives you everything you need without the complexity.
Why Switch from Start.me to DashDork?
Simpler Pricing
Start.me charges $20/month for their Pro plan. DashDork Pro is just $5/month — and the free tier has everything most users need.
Fast & Lightweight
No bloat, no slow loading times. DashDork is designed to be lightning-fast so you can get to your content instantly.
Chrome Extension
Save articles and pages to your dashboard from anywhere on the web with our free Chrome extension. Start.me doesn't offer this.
Start.me vs DashDork: Feature Comparison
See how DashDork compares to Start.me on the features that matter most.
| Feature | Start.me | DashDork |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | Limited | ✓ Generous |
| Pro Price | $20/month | $5/month |
| RSS Feeds | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weather Widget | ✓ | ✓ |
| Notes Widget | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom Themes | Premium Only | ✓ 25+ Free |
| Chrome Extension | ✗ | ✓ Free |
| OPML Import | ✓ | ✓ |
| Privacy Focus | — | ✓ No Tracking |
What Former Start.me Users Say
"I switched from start.me because I was paying $20/month for features I barely used. DashDork does everything I need for free."
— Marcus L., Product Manager at Zapier
"The Chrome extension alone makes DashDork worth it. I save articles all day and they're waiting for me on my dashboard. Start.me never had that."
— Emily R., Researcher at Airtable
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