Feeder vs QuiteRSS
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted rss & news readers options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
| Feature | Feeder | QuiteRSS |
|---|---|---|
| Deploy effort | Read-the-docs project | Read-the-docs project |
| Health score | 87 · Excellent | 14 · At risk |
| Category | RSS & News Readers | RSS & News Readers |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Kotlin | C++ |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | binary | binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,045 | ★ 1,090 |
| First released | 2015 | 2012 |
| Replaces | Feedly | Feedly |
What are Feeder and QuiteRSS?
Feeder
Feeder is an open-source, lightweight RSS and Atom feed reader for Android that works fully offline. It can also synchronize with self-hosted backends and import OPML feed lists.
- Fully offline Android reader
- OPML import and export
- Optional backend sync
QuiteRSS
QuiteRSS is a free and open-source news aggregator for RSS and Atom feeds. It is cross-platform, includes an ad blocker, and offers a familiar three-pane reading interface.
- Three-pane reading layout
- Built-in ad blocker
- Cross-platform Qt app
Feeder vs QuiteRSS: key differences
Feeder is written in Kotlin, while QuiteRSS is built with C++. Feeder is the lighter option, starting around 64 MB of RAM against 128 MB for QuiteRSS. QuiteRSS is the more established project (first released 2012), while Feeder arrived in 2015. Feeder has the considerably larger community, at 3,045 GitHub stars versus 1,090.
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 QuiteRSS if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Active community (1.1k GitHub stars)
- Written in C++
Frequently asked questions
Is Feeder or QuiteRSS better?
Neither is universally better. Feeder has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Feeder and QuiteRSS free and open-source?
Yes. Feeder is licensed under GPL-3.0 and QuiteRSS under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Feeder and QuiteRSS with Docker?
Feeder: check the project docs for container support. QuiteRSS: check the project docs for container support.
Which is lighter on resources, Feeder or QuiteRSS?
Feeder has the smaller minimum footprint at 64 MB of RAM, compared to about 128 MB for QuiteRSS. Real-world usage depends on library size, user count, and enabled features.