FreshRSS vs Wallabag

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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FeatureFreshRSSWallabag
CategoryRSS & News ReadersBookmarks & Read-It-Later
LicenseAGPL-3.0MIT
LanguagePHPPHP
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM256 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metaldocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 15,716★ 12,884
First released20132013
ReplacesFeedly, Inoreader, Google ReaderPocket, Instapaper

Why pick each one

Choose FreshRSS if…

  • Lightweight and fast
  • Works with many mobile apps
  • Actively maintained
FreshRSS details

Choose Wallabag if…

  • Great read-it-later experience
  • Own your reading list
  • Apps available
Wallabag details

Frequently asked questions

Is FreshRSS or Wallabag better?

FreshRSS is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Wallabag if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are FreshRSS and Wallabag free and open-source?

Yes. FreshRSS is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Wallabag under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run FreshRSS and Wallabag with Docker?

FreshRSS: yes. Wallabag: yes.

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