NewsBlur vs TrueRSS
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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NewsBlur
Personal news reader with training and sharing
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TrueRSS
Self-hosted feed reader with a customizable plugin system
| Feature | NewsBlur | TrueRSS |
|---|---|---|
| Category | RSS & News Readers | RSS & News Readers |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Python | Scala |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 7,577 | ★ 51 |
| First released | 2009 | 2015 |
| Replaces | Feedly, Google Reader | Feedly, NewsBlur |
Why pick each one
Choose TrueRSS if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Scala
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is NewsBlur or TrueRSS better?
Neither is universally better. NewsBlur has the larger community, while TrueRSS is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are NewsBlur and TrueRSS free and open-source?
Yes. NewsBlur is licensed under MIT and TrueRSS under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run NewsBlur and TrueRSS with Docker?
NewsBlur: yes. TrueRSS: yes.