NewsFlash vs Tiny Tiny RSS
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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NewsFlash
Desktop feed reader and spiritual successor to FeedReader
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Tiny Tiny RSS
Web-based news feed reader and aggregator
| Feature | NewsFlash | Tiny Tiny RSS |
|---|---|---|
| Category | RSS & News Readers | RSS & News Readers |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Rust | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | binary | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 900 | ★ 3,000 |
| First released | 2020 | 2005 |
| Replaces | Feedly | Feedly, Google Reader |
Why pick each one
Choose NewsFlash if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Written in Rust
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is NewsFlash or Tiny Tiny RSS better?
Neither is universally better. Tiny Tiny RSS has the larger community, while NewsFlash is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are NewsFlash and Tiny Tiny RSS free and open-source?
Yes. NewsFlash is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Tiny Tiny RSS under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run NewsFlash and Tiny Tiny RSS with Docker?
NewsFlash: check the project docs for container support. Tiny Tiny RSS: yes.