FeedHQ vs yarr
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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yarr
Yet another RSS reader as a single binary
| Feature | FeedHQ | yarr |
|---|---|---|
| Category | RSS & News Readers | RSS & News Readers |
| License | BSD-3-Clause | MIT |
| Language | Python | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | binary, docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 579 | ★ 3,919 |
| First released | 2012 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Google Reader, Feedly | Feedly, Google Reader |
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
Frequently asked questions
Is FeedHQ or yarr better?
yarr 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 yarr free and open-source?
Yes. FeedHQ is licensed under BSD-3-Clause and yarr under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run FeedHQ and yarr with Docker?
FeedHQ: yes. yarr: yes.