Nextcloud News vs RSS Guard
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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Nextcloud News
RSS and Atom feed reader app for Nextcloud
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RSS Guard
Cross-platform desktop feed reader with plugin support
| Feature | Nextcloud News | RSS Guard |
|---|---|---|
| Category | RSS & News Readers | RSS & News Readers |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | C++ |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 993 | ★ 2,711 |
| First released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Replaces | Feedly, Google Reader | Feedly |
Why pick each one
Choose Nextcloud News if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in PHP
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Choose RSS Guard if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Active community (2.7k GitHub stars)
- Written in C++
Frequently asked questions
Is Nextcloud News or RSS Guard better?
RSS Guard is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Nextcloud News if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Nextcloud News and RSS Guard free and open-source?
Yes. Nextcloud News is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and RSS Guard under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Nextcloud News and RSS Guard with Docker?
Nextcloud News: yes. RSS Guard: check the project docs for container support.