RSS-Bridge vs Shaarli
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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RSS-Bridge
Generate RSS feeds for websites that lack them
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Shaarli
Personal, minimalist link-sharing bookmark app
| Feature | RSS-Bridge | Shaarli |
|---|---|---|
| Category | RSS & News Readers | Bookmarks & Read-It-Later |
| License | Unlicense | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 9,154 | ★ 3,888 |
| First released | 2014 | 2013 |
| Replaces | Feedly | Pocket, Delicious |
Why pick each one
Choose RSS-Bridge if…
- Released under the Unlicense license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 9.2k GitHub stars
Frequently asked questions
Is RSS-Bridge or Shaarli better?
Neither is universally better. RSS-Bridge has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are RSS-Bridge and Shaarli free and open-source?
Yes. RSS-Bridge is licensed under Unlicense and Shaarli under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run RSS-Bridge and Shaarli with Docker?
RSS-Bridge: yes. Shaarli: yes.