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Feed dashboard nono Reader-self vs Yarrharr

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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FE Feed dashboard nono Reader-self PHP RSS aggregator with a Google Reader API VS YA Yarrharr Self-hosted feed reader with a mobile-friendly interface
FeatureFeed dashboard nono Reader-selfYarrharr
CategoryRSS & News ReadersRSS & News Readers
LicenseMITGPL-3.0
LanguagePHPPython
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM128 MB256 MB
Deploymentbare-metal, dockerdocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 153★ 3
First released20132014
ReplacesGoogle Reader, FeedlyFeedly, Google Reader

Why pick each one

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

Choose Yarrharr if…

  • Released under the GPL-3.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Written in Python
  • Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Yarrharr details

Frequently asked questions

Is Feed dashboard nono Reader-self or Yarrharr better?

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

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

Yes. Feed dashboard nono Reader-self is licensed under MIT and Yarrharr under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

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

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

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