FeedReader vs Stringer
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted rss & news readers options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
Not the right match-up?
| Feature | FeedReader | Stringer |
|---|---|---|
| Category | RSS & News Readers | RSS & News Readers |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | Vala | Ruby |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | binary | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 767 | ★ 4,122 |
| First released | 2014 | 2013 |
| 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 Stringer better?
Neither is universally better. Stringer 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 Stringer free and open-source?
Yes. FeedReader is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Stringer under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run FeedReader and Stringer with Docker?
FeedReader: check the project docs for container support. Stringer: yes.