Readest vs Tinyfeed
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted e-books & media library options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Readest
Cross-platform ebook reader with sync server
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Tinyfeed
Generate a static HTML page from a collection of feeds
| Feature | Readest | Tinyfeed |
|---|---|---|
| Category | E-books & Media Library | E-books & Media Library |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | TypeScript | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 50 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 23,192 | ★ 373 |
| First released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Replaces | Kindle, Apple Books | Feedly, Google Reader, Netvibes |
Why pick each one
Choose Readest if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 23.2k GitHub stars
- Written in TypeScript
Choose Tinyfeed if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Written in Go
- Tiny footprint — runs in 50 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Readest or Tinyfeed better?
Neither is universally better. Readest has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Readest and Tinyfeed free and open-source?
Yes. Readest is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Tinyfeed under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Readest and Tinyfeed with Docker?
Readest: yes. Tinyfeed: check the project docs for container support.