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Feed dashboard nono Reader-self 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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FE Feed dashboard nono Reader-self PHP RSS aggregator with a Google Reader API VS Tiny Tiny RSS Web-based news feed reader and aggregator
FeatureFeed dashboard nono Reader-selfTiny Tiny RSS
Deploy effortUnder-an-hour setupUnder-an-hour setup
CategoryRSS & News ReadersRSS & News Readers
LicenseMITGPL-3.0
LanguagePHPPHP
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM128 MB256 MB
Deploymentbare-metal, dockerdocker
GitHub stars★ 153★ 3,000
First released20132005
ReplacesGoogle Reader, FeedlyFeedly, Google Reader

What are Feed dashboard nono Reader-self and Tiny Tiny RSS?

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

Tiny Tiny RSS

Tiny Tiny RSS is a free and open-source web-based news feed reader and aggregator with powerful filtering and plugins. It targets power users who want a highly configurable RSS reader. It is deployed via Docker.

  • Powerful filtering rules
  • Plugin ecosystem
  • Multi-user support
  • Mobile app available

Read the full Tiny Tiny RSS guide →

Feed dashboard nono Reader-self vs Tiny Tiny RSS: key differences

Both projects are written in PHP. Licensing differs — MIT for Feed dashboard nono Reader-self versus GPL-3.0 for Tiny Tiny RSS. Feed dashboard nono Reader-self is the lighter option, starting around 128 MB of RAM against 256 MB for Tiny Tiny RSS. Tiny Tiny RSS is the more established project (first released 2005), while Feed dashboard nono Reader-self arrived in 2013. Tiny Tiny RSS has the considerably larger community, at 3,000 GitHub stars versus 153.

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 Tiny Tiny RSS if…

  • Highly configurable
  • Mature and stable
  • Strong filtering

Watch out for

  • Dated interface
  • Setup is opinionated
Tiny Tiny RSS details

Frequently asked questions

Is Feed dashboard nono Reader-self or Tiny Tiny RSS better?

Neither is universally better. Tiny Tiny RSS has the larger community, while Feed dashboard nono Reader-self is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.

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

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

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

Feed dashboard nono Reader-self: yes. Tiny Tiny RSS: yes.

Which is lighter on resources, Feed dashboard nono Reader-self or Tiny Tiny RSS?

Feed dashboard nono Reader-self has the smaller minimum footprint at 128 MB of RAM, compared to about 256 MB for Tiny Tiny RSS. Real-world usage depends on library size, user count, and enabled features.

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