FreshRSS vs Tiny Tiny RSS
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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Tiny Tiny RSS
Web-based news feed reader and aggregator
| Feature | FreshRSS | Tiny Tiny RSS |
|---|---|---|
| Category | RSS & News Readers | RSS & News Readers |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 15,716 | ★ 3,000 |
| First released | 2013 | 2005 |
| Replaces | Feedly, Inoreader, Google Reader | Feedly, Google Reader |
Why pick each one
Choose FreshRSS if…
- Lightweight and fast
- Works with many mobile apps
- Actively maintained
Frequently asked questions
Is FreshRSS or Tiny Tiny RSS better?
FreshRSS is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Tiny Tiny RSS if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are FreshRSS and Tiny Tiny RSS free and open-source?
Yes. FreshRSS is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Tiny Tiny RSS under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run FreshRSS and Tiny Tiny RSS with Docker?
FreshRSS: yes. Tiny Tiny RSS: yes.