QuiteRSS 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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QuiteRSS
Open-source cross-platform RSS and Atom news aggregator
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Tiny Tiny RSS
Web-based news feed reader and aggregator
| Feature | QuiteRSS | Tiny Tiny RSS |
|---|---|---|
| Category | RSS & News Readers | RSS & News Readers |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | C++ | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | binary | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,087 | ★ 3,000 |
| First released | 2012 | 2005 |
| Replaces | Feedly | Feedly, Google Reader |
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++
Frequently asked questions
Is QuiteRSS or Tiny Tiny RSS better?
Neither is universally better. Tiny Tiny RSS 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 Tiny Tiny RSS free and open-source?
Yes. QuiteRSS 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 QuiteRSS and Tiny Tiny RSS with Docker?
QuiteRSS: check the project docs for container support. Tiny Tiny RSS: yes.