RSS-Bridge 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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RSS-Bridge
Generate RSS feeds for websites that lack them
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Tiny Tiny RSS
Web-based news feed reader and aggregator
| Feature | RSS-Bridge | Tiny Tiny RSS |
|---|---|---|
| Category | RSS & News Readers | RSS & News Readers |
| License | Unlicense | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 9,154 | ★ 3,000 |
| First released | 2014 | 2005 |
| Replaces | Feedly | Feedly, Google Reader |
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 Tiny Tiny RSS better?
RSS-Bridge is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Tiny Tiny RSS if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are RSS-Bridge and Tiny Tiny RSS free and open-source?
Yes. RSS-Bridge is licensed under Unlicense and Tiny Tiny RSS under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run RSS-Bridge and Tiny Tiny RSS with Docker?
RSS-Bridge: yes. Tiny Tiny RSS: yes.