docker Gluetun Companion: self-hosted dashboard for Gluetun/AirVPN server benchmarking and switching

[Aerya 0]

Hello everyone,

I built Gluetun Companion, a self-hosted web dashboard for people running VPN through Gluetun in Docker/homelab setups (UNRAiD friendly), with dedicated AirVPN options.

Its purpose is to make choosing and maintaining VPN servers less manual. It benchmarks configured servers through the VPN tunnel, keeps a history of throughput, latency, jitter, packet loss and DNS latency, then helps select or rotate to the most suitable server.

It also includes:
- AirVPN server catalogue and live load information,
- WireGuard and OpenVPN profile support,
- server exclusions, including country exclusions,
- automatic switching and rotation pools,
- port-forward inventory and optional qBittorrent / rTorrent port synchronization,
- tracker reachability checks through the VPN,
- Prometheus metrics, Grafana dashboard, and Discord/Apprise notifications.

It is still beta software. I use and test it primarily with AirVPN over WireGuard, so feedbacks would be very welcome.

Project and installation instructions: https://github.com/Aerya/Gluetun-Companion
UNRAiD template: https://ca.unraid.net/apps/gluetun-companion-0uhgrhz0byhtpv

A few screenshots are attached below.

Thanks!
A.

[mith_y2k 7]

This looks cool. I'm thinking of installing it on a Synology, I quickly read through your setup guide. Any tips? I don't know when I'll try this, so please don't hold your breath

[Aerya 0]

It should work fine on Synology with Container Manager. The main thing is to use the compose setup from the guide and replace the example paths with Synology paths like /volume1/docker/....

Also, check the folder permissions if Companion can’t create or update files, well know problem on DSM.
 

I mostly test it with AirVPN and WG, so I’d be interested to hear how it goes on Synology whenever you get around to trying it. No rush! I won’t hold my breath 😄

[mith_y2k 7]

8 hours ago, Aerya said:

I mostly test it with AirVPN and WG, so I’d be interested to hear how it goes on Synology whenever you get around to trying it. No rush! I won’t hold my breath 😄

I will also be testing with AirVPN and WG