FeedReader vs Winds
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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Winds
Beautiful open-source RSS and podcast application
| Feature | FeedReader | Winds |
|---|---|---|
| Category | RSS & News Readers | RSS & News Readers |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | Vala | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | binary | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 767 | ★ 9,115 |
| First released | 2014 | 2017 |
| Replaces | Feedly | Feedly |
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
Choose Winds if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 9.1k GitHub stars
- Written in JavaScript
Frequently asked questions
Is FeedReader or Winds better?
Neither is universally better. Winds 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 Winds free and open-source?
Yes. FeedReader is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Winds under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run FeedReader and Winds with Docker?
FeedReader: check the project docs for container support. Winds: yes.