Feedbin vs NewsFlash
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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Feedbin
Nice, simple, open-source RSS reader
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NewsFlash
Desktop feed reader and spiritual successor to FeedReader
| Feature | Feedbin | NewsFlash |
|---|---|---|
| Category | RSS & News Readers | RSS & News Readers |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Ruby | Rust |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker | binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,768 | ★ 900 |
| First released | 2013 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Feedly, Google Reader | Feedly |
Why pick each one
Choose Feedbin if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (3.8k GitHub stars)
- Written in Ruby
Choose NewsFlash if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Written in Rust
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Feedbin or NewsFlash better?
Neither is universally better. Feedbin has the larger community, while NewsFlash is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Feedbin and NewsFlash free and open-source?
Yes. Feedbin is licensed under MIT and NewsFlash under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Feedbin and NewsFlash with Docker?
Feedbin: yes. NewsFlash: check the project docs for container support.