Miniflux vs osmos::feed
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted rss & news readers options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
Miniflux
Minimalist and opinionated RSS feed reader
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osmos::feed
Build an RSS reader as a static site with GitHub Actions
| Feature | Miniflux | osmos::feed |
|---|---|---|
| Deploy effort | ≈5-minute setup | Read-the-docs project |
| Health score | 93 · Excellent | 14 · At risk |
| Category | RSS & News Readers | RSS & News Readers |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Language | Go | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 32 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary | source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 9,729 | ★ 989 |
| First released | 2014 | 2021 |
| Replaces | Feedly, Inoreader | Feedly |
What are Miniflux and osmos::feed?
Miniflux
Miniflux is a minimalist and opinionated feed reader focused on speed, simplicity, and a distraction-free reading experience. It targets users who want a no-nonsense RSS reader. It is deployed via Docker or a binary.
- Minimal distraction-free reading
- Single-binary deployment
- Compatible APIs for mobile apps
- Keyboard-driven interface
osmos::feed
osmos::feed is a tool that turns a list of feeds into a self-hosted static RSS reader website using GitHub Actions. It requires no server and rebuilds the reader on a schedule.
- Static site RSS reader
- Runs on GitHub Actions
- No server required
Miniflux vs osmos::feed: key differences
Miniflux is written in Go, while osmos::feed is built with TypeScript. Licensing differs — Apache-2.0 for Miniflux versus MIT for osmos::feed. Osmos::feed is the lighter option, starting around 32 MB of RAM against 128 MB for Miniflux. Miniflux is the more established project (first released 2014), while osmos::feed arrived in 2021. Miniflux has the considerably larger community, at 9,729 GitHub stars versus 989. Miniflux lists first-class Docker deployment; osmos::feed does not.
Why pick each one
Choose Miniflux if…
- Very fast and lightweight
- Easy to deploy
- Clean reading experience
Watch out for
- Requires PostgreSQL
- Intentionally minimal features
Choose osmos::feed if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Written in TypeScript
- Tiny footprint — runs in 32 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Miniflux or osmos::feed better?
Neither is universally better. Miniflux has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Miniflux and osmos::feed free and open-source?
Yes. Miniflux is licensed under Apache-2.0 and osmos::feed under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Miniflux and osmos::feed with Docker?
Miniflux: yes. osmos::feed: check the project docs for container support.
Which is lighter on resources, Miniflux or osmos::feed?
osmos::feed has the smaller minimum footprint at 32 MB of RAM, compared to about 128 MB for Miniflux. Real-world usage depends on library size, user count, and enabled features.