CommaFeed vs Wallabag
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — 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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Wallabag
Self-hosted read-it-later application
| Feature | CommaFeed | Wallabag |
|---|---|---|
| Category | RSS & News Readers | Bookmarks & Read-It-Later |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Language | Java | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,579 | ★ 12,884 |
| First released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Replaces | Feedly, Google Reader | Pocket, Instapaper |
Why pick each one
Choose Wallabag if…
- Great read-it-later experience
- Own your reading list
- Apps available
Frequently asked questions
Is CommaFeed or Wallabag better?
Neither is universally better. Wallabag 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 Wallabag free and open-source?
Yes. CommaFeed is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Wallabag under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run CommaFeed and Wallabag with Docker?
CommaFeed: yes. Wallabag: yes.