Looking for an igHome alternative?
When Google shut down iGoogle in 2013, igHome was one of the most popular places people went. It still looks and works like iGoogle: a search box on top and a page of gadgets underneath. If you loved iGoogle that's the appeal, but if you want something that feels current, works with Outlook as well as Google, and looks right on a phone, here's how OnePane compares.
igHome vs OnePane at a glance
| igHome | OnePane | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free plan, or Pro $2.99 USD a month |
| Ads | None listed | No ads on any plan |
| Look | The classic iGoogle layout: search box and gadget columns | Clean light or dark dashboard; short widgets stack beside tall ones, and it fits phones |
| Calendar and email | Google Calendar gadget | Apple, Google and Outlook calendars, plus Outlook mail (Pro) |
| News | RSS feeds | Any RSS feed, with quick add for popular sources |
| Also has | Bookmarks, notes, to-do list, translate | To-dos, notes with search, countdowns, world clocks, sports scores, weather for several places |
| Best at | Feeling like iGoogle | Your day at a glance, on every computer |
Why people pick OnePane
Google and Outlook together
Apple, Google and Outlook calendars and Outlook mail on the same page, not just Google.
Made for today's screens
Light or dark, any size widget, short widgets stack beside tall ones, and a separate phone layout.
No ads
OnePane is paid for by Pro subscribers, not advertisers, and the free plan has no ads either.
Actively built
OnePane is a small, actively developed product from SMW Digital in Canada, with new widgets added regularly.
When igHome is the better pick
If you want your start page to look exactly like iGoogle did, and you only use Google services, igHome is free and does that. OnePane is for when you want a modern dashboard of your day that works with Outlook too.
How to switch in a few minutes
- Open OnePane and create a free account. Your first 7 days include Pro, with no card needed.
- Add a News widget and paste in your igHome feeds, or pick them from the quick-add list.
- Add Bookmarks, To-do and Notes, and copy across your links and lists.
- Add Calendar and Weather, then set OnePane as your home page.
Questions
What is igHome?
igHome is a free start page launched in 2012 as a replacement for iGoogle. It keeps the iGoogle layout: a search box on top and gadgets such as bookmarks, Google Calendar, notes, to-do lists and RSS feeds, with extra tabs for registered users.
Is igHome free?
Yes, igHome is free. OnePane has a free plan too, and Pro adds Outlook, Google Calendar and no limits. Neither plan shows ads.
Can OnePane show my Google Calendar like igHome?
Yes. OnePane shows Google, Apple and Outlook calendars side by side, plus unread Outlook mail, news from any RSS feed and weather for several places.
Can I move my igHome feeds and bookmarks to OnePane?
Yes. Add a News widget and paste each feed's address, or pick popular sources from the quick-add list. Copy your links into OnePane's Bookmarks widget.