bewCloud vs Nextcloud News
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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Nextcloud News
RSS and Atom feed reader app for Nextcloud
| Feature | bewCloud | Nextcloud News |
|---|---|---|
| Category | RSS & News Readers | RSS & News Readers |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,209 | ★ 993 |
| First released | 2026 | 2012 |
| 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 Nextcloud News if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in PHP
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is bewCloud or Nextcloud News better?
Neither is universally better. bewCloud has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are bewCloud and Nextcloud News free and open-source?
Yes. bewCloud is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Nextcloud News under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run bewCloud and Nextcloud News with Docker?
bewCloud: yes. Nextcloud News: yes.