RSS-Bridge vs Omnivore
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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Omnivore
Read-it-later app with highlights and newsletter support
| Feature | RSS-Bridge | Omnivore |
|---|---|---|
| Category | RSS & News Readers | Bookmarks & Read-It-Later |
| License | Unlicense | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 9,154 | ★ 16,211 |
| First released | 2014 | 2022 |
| Replaces | Feedly | Pocket, Instapaper |
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
Choose Omnivore if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 16.2k GitHub stars
- Written in TypeScript
Frequently asked questions
Is RSS-Bridge or Omnivore better?
Neither is universally better. Omnivore has the larger community, while RSS-Bridge is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are RSS-Bridge and Omnivore free and open-source?
Yes. RSS-Bridge is licensed under Unlicense and Omnivore under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run RSS-Bridge and Omnivore with Docker?
RSS-Bridge: yes. Omnivore: yes.