FeedReader 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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FeedReader
Modern desktop RSS client for Linux
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NewsBlur
Personal news reader with training and sharing
| Feature | FeedReader | NewsBlur |
|---|---|---|
| Category | RSS & News Readers | RSS & News Readers |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | Vala | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | binary | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 767 | ★ 7,577 |
| First released | 2014 | 2009 |
| Replaces | Feedly | Feedly, Google Reader |
Why pick each one
Choose FeedReader if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Written in Vala
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is FeedReader or NewsBlur better?
Neither is universally better. NewsBlur has the larger community, while FeedReader is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are FeedReader and NewsBlur free and open-source?
Yes. FeedReader is licensed under GPL-3.0 and NewsBlur under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run FeedReader and NewsBlur with Docker?
FeedReader: check the project docs for container support. NewsBlur: yes.