Miniflux vs Winds
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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Miniflux
Minimalist and opinionated RSS feed reader
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Winds
Beautiful open-source RSS and podcast application
| Feature | Miniflux | Winds |
|---|---|---|
| Category | RSS & News Readers | RSS & News Readers |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Language | Go | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 9,561 | ★ 9,115 |
| First released | 2014 | 2017 |
| Replaces | Feedly, Inoreader | Feedly |
Why pick each one
Choose Winds if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 9.1k GitHub stars
- Written in JavaScript
Frequently asked questions
Is Miniflux or Winds better?
Miniflux is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Winds if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Miniflux and Winds free and open-source?
Yes. Miniflux is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Winds under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Miniflux and Winds with Docker?
Miniflux: yes. Winds: yes.