Linkwarden vs RSSHub

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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FeatureLinkwardenRSSHub
CategoryBookmarks & Read-It-LaterRSS & News Readers
LicenseAGPL-3.0MIT
LanguageTypeScriptTypeScript
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM1,024 MB256 MB
Deploymentdockerdocker
GitHub stars★ 19,383★ 45,646
First released20222018
ReplacesPocket, Raindrop.ioFeedly

Why pick each one

Choose Linkwarden if…

  • Preserves pages permanently
  • Good collaboration
  • Modern UI
Linkwarden details

Choose RSSHub if…

  • Feeds from feedless sites
  • Huge route catalog
  • Active community
RSSHub details

Frequently asked questions

Is Linkwarden or RSSHub better?

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

Are Linkwarden and RSSHub free and open-source?

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

Can I run Linkwarden and RSSHub with Docker?

Linkwarden: yes. RSSHub: yes.

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