Feedbin vs Shaarli
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — 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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Shaarli
Personal, minimalist link-sharing bookmark app
| Feature | Feedbin | Shaarli |
|---|---|---|
| Category | RSS & News Readers | Bookmarks & Read-It-Later |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Ruby | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,768 | ★ 3,888 |
| First released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Replaces | Feedly, Google Reader | Pocket, Delicious |
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
Frequently asked questions
Is Feedbin or Shaarli better?
Shaarli is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Feedbin if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Feedbin and Shaarli free and open-source?
Yes. Feedbin is licensed under MIT and Shaarli under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Feedbin and Shaarli with Docker?
Feedbin: yes. Shaarli: yes.