bewCloud vs Feedbin
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted rss & news readers options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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bewCloud
File sharing + sync, notes, and photos (alternative to Nextcloud and
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Feedbin
Nice, simple, open-source RSS reader
| Feature | bewCloud | Feedbin |
|---|---|---|
| Category | RSS & News Readers | RSS & News Readers |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | JavaScript | Ruby |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,209 | ★ 3,768 |
| First released | 2026 | 2013 |
| Replaces | — | Feedly, Google Reader |
Why pick each one
Choose bewCloud if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (1.2k GitHub stars)
- Written in JavaScript
Choose Feedbin if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (3.8k GitHub stars)
- Written in Ruby
Frequently asked questions
Is bewCloud or Feedbin better?
Neither is universally better. Feedbin has the larger community, while bewCloud is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are bewCloud and Feedbin free and open-source?
Yes. bewCloud is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Feedbin under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run bewCloud and Feedbin with Docker?
bewCloud: yes. Feedbin: yes.