Miniflux vs Tiny Tiny RSS
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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Tiny Tiny RSS
Web-based news feed reader and aggregator
| Feature | Miniflux | Tiny Tiny RSS |
|---|---|---|
| Category | RSS & News Readers | RSS & News Readers |
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Go | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 9,561 | ★ 3,000 |
| First released | 2014 | 2005 |
| Replaces | Feedly, Inoreader | Feedly, Google Reader |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Miniflux or Tiny Tiny RSS better?
Miniflux is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Tiny Tiny RSS if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Miniflux and Tiny Tiny RSS free and open-source?
Yes. Miniflux is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Tiny Tiny RSS under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Miniflux and Tiny Tiny RSS with Docker?
Miniflux: yes. Tiny Tiny RSS: yes.