Feeder vs Kill the Newsletter
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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Feeder
Lightweight offline RSS reader for Android
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Kill the Newsletter
Convert email newsletters into RSS feeds
| Feature | Feeder | Kill the Newsletter |
|---|---|---|
| Category | RSS & News Readers | RSS & News Readers |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | Kotlin | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | binary | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2,951 | ★ 3,076 |
| First released | 2015 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Feedly | Feedly |
Why pick each one
Choose Feeder if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Active community (3k GitHub stars)
- Written in Kotlin
Choose Kill the Newsletter if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (3.1k GitHub stars)
- Written in TypeScript
Frequently asked questions
Is Feeder or Kill the Newsletter better?
Neither is universally better. Kill the Newsletter has the larger community, while Feeder is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Feeder and Kill the Newsletter free and open-source?
Yes. Feeder is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Kill the Newsletter under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Feeder and Kill the Newsletter with Docker?
Feeder: check the project docs for container support. Kill the Newsletter: yes.