CommaFeed vs Tiny Tiny RSS
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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Tiny Tiny RSS
Web-based news feed reader and aggregator
| Feature | CommaFeed | Tiny Tiny RSS |
|---|---|---|
| Category | RSS & News Readers | RSS & News Readers |
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Java | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,579 | ★ 3,000 |
| First released | 2013 | 2005 |
| Replaces | Feedly, Google Reader | Feedly, Google Reader |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is CommaFeed or Tiny Tiny RSS better?
CommaFeed is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Tiny Tiny RSS if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are CommaFeed and Tiny Tiny RSS free and open-source?
Yes. CommaFeed is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Tiny Tiny RSS under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run CommaFeed and Tiny Tiny RSS with Docker?
CommaFeed: yes. Tiny Tiny RSS: yes.