Readrops 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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Readrops
Android RSS reader that syncs with self-hosted services
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Winds
Beautiful open-source RSS and podcast application
| Feature | Readrops | Winds |
|---|---|---|
| Category | RSS & News Readers | RSS & News Readers |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | Kotlin | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | binary | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 572 | ★ 9,115 |
| First released | 2019 | 2017 |
| Replaces | Feedly | Feedly |
Why pick each one
Choose Readrops if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Written in Kotlin
- Tiny footprint — runs in 64 MB RAM
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 Readrops or Winds better?
Neither is universally better. Winds has the larger community, while Readrops is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Readrops and Winds free and open-source?
Yes. Readrops is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Winds under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Readrops and Winds with Docker?
Readrops: check the project docs for container support. Winds: yes.