FreshRSS vs Kill the Newsletter
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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FreshRSS
Free, self-hostable RSS feed aggregator
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Kill the Newsletter
Convert email newsletters into RSS feeds
| Feature | FreshRSS | Kill the Newsletter |
|---|---|---|
| Category | RSS & News Readers | RSS & News Readers |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | PHP | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 15,716 | ★ 3,076 |
| First released | 2013 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Feedly, Inoreader, Google Reader | Feedly |
Why pick each one
Choose FreshRSS if…
- Lightweight and fast
- Works with many mobile apps
- Actively maintained
Choose Kill the Newsletter if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (3.1k GitHub stars)
- Written in TypeScript
Frequently asked questions
Is FreshRSS or Kill the Newsletter better?
FreshRSS is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Kill the Newsletter if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are FreshRSS and Kill the Newsletter free and open-source?
Yes. FreshRSS is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Kill the Newsletter under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run FreshRSS and Kill the Newsletter with Docker?
FreshRSS: yes. Kill the Newsletter: yes.