Kill the Newsletter vs NewsFlash
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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Kill the Newsletter
Convert email newsletters into RSS feeds
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NewsFlash
Desktop feed reader and spiritual successor to FeedReader
| Feature | Kill the Newsletter | NewsFlash |
|---|---|---|
| Category | RSS & News Readers | RSS & News Readers |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | Rust |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,076 | ★ 900 |
| First released | 2020 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Feedly | Feedly |
Why pick each one
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
Choose NewsFlash if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Written in Rust
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Kill the Newsletter or NewsFlash better?
Neither is universally better. Kill the Newsletter has the larger community, while NewsFlash is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Kill the Newsletter and NewsFlash free and open-source?
Yes. Kill the Newsletter is licensed under MIT and NewsFlash under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Kill the Newsletter and NewsFlash with Docker?
Kill the Newsletter: yes. NewsFlash: check the project docs for container support.