FeedHQ vs RSS-Bridge
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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FeedHQ
Web-based feed reader with Google Reader API support
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RSS-Bridge
Generate RSS feeds for websites that lack them
| Feature | FeedHQ | RSS-Bridge |
|---|---|---|
| Category | RSS & News Readers | RSS & News Readers |
| License | BSD-3-Clause | Unlicense |
| Language | Python | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 579 | ★ 9,154 |
| First released | 2012 | 2014 |
| Replaces | Google Reader, Feedly | Feedly |
Why pick each one
Choose FeedHQ if…
- Released under the BSD-3-Clause license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Python
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Choose RSS-Bridge if…
- Released under the Unlicense license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 9.2k GitHub stars
Frequently asked questions
Is FeedHQ or RSS-Bridge better?
RSS-Bridge is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider FeedHQ if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are FeedHQ and RSS-Bridge free and open-source?
Yes. FeedHQ is licensed under BSD-3-Clause and RSS-Bridge under Unlicense. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run FeedHQ and RSS-Bridge with Docker?
FeedHQ: yes. RSS-Bridge: yes.