QuiteRSS vs Winds
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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QuiteRSS
Open-source cross-platform RSS and Atom news aggregator
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Winds
Beautiful open-source RSS and podcast application
| Feature | QuiteRSS | Winds |
|---|---|---|
| Category | RSS & News Readers | RSS & News Readers |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | C++ | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | binary | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,087 | ★ 9,115 |
| First released | 2012 | 2017 |
| Replaces | Feedly | Feedly |
Why pick each one
Choose QuiteRSS if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Active community (1.1k GitHub stars)
- Written in C++
Choose Winds if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 9.1k GitHub stars
- Written in JavaScript
Frequently asked questions
Is QuiteRSS or Winds better?
Neither is universally better. Winds has the larger community, while QuiteRSS is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are QuiteRSS and Winds free and open-source?
Yes. QuiteRSS is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Winds under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run QuiteRSS and Winds with Docker?
QuiteRSS: check the project docs for container support. Winds: yes.