Nextcloud News vs Yarrharr
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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Yarrharr
Self-hosted feed reader with a mobile-friendly interface
| Feature | Nextcloud News | Yarrharr |
|---|---|---|
| Category | RSS & News Readers | RSS & News Readers |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 993 | ★ 3 |
| First released | 2012 | 2014 |
| Replaces | Feedly, Google Reader | Feedly, Google Reader |
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 Yarrharr if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Python
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Nextcloud News or Yarrharr better?
Neither is universally better. Nextcloud News has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Nextcloud News and Yarrharr free and open-source?
Yes. Nextcloud News is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Yarrharr under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Nextcloud News and Yarrharr with Docker?
Nextcloud News: yes. Yarrharr: yes.