Readrops vs yarr
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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yarr
Yet another RSS reader as a single binary
| Feature | Readrops | yarr |
|---|---|---|
| Category | RSS & News Readers | RSS & News Readers |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | Kotlin | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | binary | binary, docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 572 | ★ 3,919 |
| First released | 2019 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Feedly | Feedly, Google Reader |
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
Frequently asked questions
Is Readrops or yarr better?
Neither is universally better. yarr has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Readrops and yarr free and open-source?
Yes. Readrops is licensed under GPL-3.0 and yarr under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Readrops and yarr with Docker?
Readrops: check the project docs for container support. yarr: yes.