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Coldsweat vs Feed dashboard nono Reader-self

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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CO Coldsweat Web RSS aggregator and reader with a Fever API VS FE Feed dashboard nono Reader-self PHP RSS aggregator with a Google Reader API
FeatureColdsweatFeed dashboard nono Reader-self
Deploy effortUnder-an-hour setupUnder-an-hour setup
Health score5 · At risk5 · At risk
CategoryRSS & News ReadersRSS & News Readers
LicenseMITMIT
LanguageSCSSPHP
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM128 MB128 MB
Deploymentbare-metal, dockerbare-metal, docker
GitHub stars★ 146★ 153
First released20132013
ReplacesGoogle Reader, FeedlyGoogle Reader, Feedly

What are Coldsweat and Feed dashboard nono Reader-self?

Coldsweat

Coldsweat is a self-hosted, web-based RSS aggregator and reader designed as a Google Reader replacement. It implements the Fever API so that compatible mobile clients can connect.

  • Fever API compatibility
  • Works with mobile apps
  • Lightweight aggregator

Feed dashboard nono Reader-self

Reader Self is a self-hosted RSS and Atom feed aggregator written in PHP with a responsive interface. It exposes a Google Reader compatible API for use with mobile applications.

  • Google Reader API support
  • Responsive interface
  • Works with mobile clients

Coldsweat vs Feed dashboard nono Reader-self: key differences

Coldsweat is written in SCSS, while Feed dashboard nono Reader-self is built with PHP.

Why pick each one

Choose Coldsweat if…

  • Released under the MIT license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Written in SCSS
  • Tiny footprint — runs in 128 MB RAM
Coldsweat details

Choose Feed dashboard nono Reader-self if…

  • Released under the MIT license
  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Written in PHP
Feed dashboard nono Reader-self details

Frequently asked questions

Is Coldsweat or Feed dashboard nono Reader-self better?

Feed dashboard nono Reader-self is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Coldsweat if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Coldsweat and Feed dashboard nono Reader-self free and open-source?

Yes. Coldsweat is licensed under MIT and Feed dashboard nono Reader-self under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Coldsweat and Feed dashboard nono Reader-self with Docker?

Coldsweat: yes. Feed dashboard nono Reader-self: yes.

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