FreshRSS vs TagSpaces
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — 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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TagSpaces
Offline file organizer and bookmark manager with tags
| Feature | FreshRSS | TagSpaces |
|---|---|---|
| Category | RSS & News Readers | Bookmarks & Read-It-Later |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 15,716 | ★ 5,224 |
| First released | 2013 | 2014 |
| Replaces | Feedly, Inoreader, Google Reader | Evernote, Raindrop.io |
Why pick each one
Choose FreshRSS if…
- Lightweight and fast
- Works with many mobile apps
- Actively maintained
Frequently asked questions
Is FreshRSS or TagSpaces better?
Neither is universally better. FreshRSS has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are FreshRSS and TagSpaces free and open-source?
Yes. FreshRSS is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and TagSpaces under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run FreshRSS and TagSpaces with Docker?
FreshRSS: yes. TagSpaces: yes.