Feedbin vs Yarrharr
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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Yarrharr
Self-hosted feed reader with a mobile-friendly interface
| Feature | Feedbin | Yarrharr |
|---|---|---|
| Category | RSS & News Readers | RSS & News Readers |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Ruby | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,768 | ★ 3 |
| First released | 2013 | 2014 |
| Replaces | Feedly, Google Reader | Feedly, Google Reader |
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 Yarrharr if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Python
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Feedbin or Yarrharr better?
Neither is universally better. Feedbin has the larger community, while Yarrharr is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Feedbin and Yarrharr free and open-source?
Yes. Feedbin is licensed under MIT and Yarrharr under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Feedbin and Yarrharr with Docker?
Feedbin: yes. Yarrharr: yes.