CommaFeed vs Stringer
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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Stringer
Anti-social, self-hosted RSS reader
| Feature | CommaFeed | Stringer |
|---|---|---|
| Category | RSS & News Readers | RSS & News Readers |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Language | Java | Ruby |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,579 | ★ 4,122 |
| First released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Replaces | Feedly, Google Reader | Feedly, Google Reader |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is CommaFeed or Stringer better?
Neither is universally better. Stringer has the larger community, while CommaFeed is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are CommaFeed and Stringer free and open-source?
Yes. CommaFeed is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Stringer under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run CommaFeed and Stringer with Docker?
CommaFeed: yes. Stringer: yes.