Kill the Newsletter vs RSS Guard
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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RSS Guard
Cross-platform desktop feed reader with plugin support
| Feature | Kill the Newsletter | RSS Guard |
|---|---|---|
| Category | RSS & News Readers | RSS & News Readers |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | C++ |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,076 | ★ 2,711 |
| First released | 2020 | 2013 |
| 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 RSS Guard if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Active community (2.7k GitHub stars)
- Written in C++
Frequently asked questions
Is Kill the Newsletter or RSS Guard better?
Neither is universally better. Kill the Newsletter has the larger community, while RSS Guard is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Kill the Newsletter and RSS Guard free and open-source?
Yes. Kill the Newsletter is licensed under MIT and RSS Guard under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Kill the Newsletter and RSS Guard with Docker?
Kill the Newsletter: yes. RSS Guard: check the project docs for container support.