Stringer 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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Stringer
Anti-social, self-hosted RSS reader
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TrueRSS
Self-hosted feed reader with a customizable plugin system
| Feature | Stringer | TrueRSS |
|---|---|---|
| Category | RSS & News Readers | RSS & News Readers |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Ruby | Scala |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 4,122 | ★ 51 |
| First released | 2013 | 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 Stringer or TrueRSS better?
Neither is universally better. Stringer has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Stringer and TrueRSS free and open-source?
Yes. Stringer is licensed under MIT and TrueRSS under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Stringer and TrueRSS with Docker?
Stringer: yes. TrueRSS: yes.