CommaFeed vs FreshRSS
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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CommaFeed
Google Reader-inspired self-hosted RSS reader
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FreshRSS
Free, self-hostable RSS feed aggregator
| Feature | CommaFeed | FreshRSS |
|---|---|---|
| Category | RSS & News Readers | RSS & News Readers |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Java | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,579 | ★ 15,716 |
| First released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Replaces | Feedly, Google Reader | Feedly, Inoreader, Google Reader |
Why pick each one
Choose FreshRSS if…
- Lightweight and fast
- Works with many mobile apps
- Actively maintained
Frequently asked questions
Is CommaFeed or FreshRSS better?
Neither is universally better. FreshRSS has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are CommaFeed and FreshRSS free and open-source?
Yes. CommaFeed is licensed under Apache-2.0 and FreshRSS under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run CommaFeed and FreshRSS with Docker?
CommaFeed: yes. FreshRSS: yes.