CommaFeed vs Coldsweat
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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Coldsweat
Web RSS aggregator and reader with a Fever API
| Feature | CommaFeed | Coldsweat |
|---|---|---|
| Category | RSS & News Readers | RSS & News Readers |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Language | Java | SCSS |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker | bare-metal, docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,579 | ★ 146 |
| First released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Replaces | Feedly, Google Reader | Google Reader, Feedly |
Why pick each one
Choose Coldsweat if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in SCSS
- Tiny footprint — runs in 128 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is CommaFeed or Coldsweat better?
CommaFeed is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Coldsweat if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are CommaFeed and Coldsweat free and open-source?
Yes. CommaFeed is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Coldsweat under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run CommaFeed and Coldsweat with Docker?
CommaFeed: yes. Coldsweat: yes.