Feedpushr vs NewsBlur

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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FeatureFeedpushrNewsBlur
CategoryRSS & News ReadersRSS & News Readers
LicenseGPL-3.0MIT
LanguageGoPython
Setup difficultyMediumHard
Min. RAM512 MB2,048 MB
Deploymentdockerdocker
GitHub stars★ 389★ 7,577
First released20252009
ReplacesFeedly, Google Reader

Why pick each one

Choose Feedpushr if…

  • Released under the GPL-3.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Written in Go
  • Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Feedpushr details

Choose NewsBlur if…

  • Smart story highlighting
  • Good mobile apps
  • Social features
NewsBlur details

Frequently asked questions

Is Feedpushr or NewsBlur better?

Neither is universally better. NewsBlur has the larger community, while Feedpushr is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.

Are Feedpushr and NewsBlur free and open-source?

Yes. Feedpushr is licensed under GPL-3.0 and NewsBlur under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Feedpushr and NewsBlur with Docker?

Feedpushr: yes. NewsBlur: yes.

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