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RSS aggregator nono KrISS feed vs Newspipe

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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RS RSS aggregator nono KrISS feed Simple and smart RSS and Atom feed reader VS NE Newspipe Web-based news aggregator and notification service
FeatureRSS aggregator nono KrISS feedNewspipe
Deploy effortRead-the-docs projectUnder-an-hour setup
Health score68 · Good0 · At risk
CategoryRSS & News ReadersRSS & News Readers
LicenseMITAGPL-3.0
LanguagePHPPython
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM64 MB256 MB
Deploymentbare-metaldocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 293★ 7
First released20122010
ReplacesGoogle Reader, FeedlyFeedly, Google Reader

What are RSS aggregator nono KrISS feed and Newspipe?

RSS aggregator nono KrISS feed

KrISS feed is a simple and smart, no-database RSS and Atom feed reader contained in a single PHP file. It is easy to install on any web host and offers a clean keyboard-friendly interface.

  • Single-file PHP reader
  • No database needed
  • Keyboard-friendly interface

Newspipe

Newspipe is a web-based news aggregator that lets you follow RSS and Atom feeds in a clean interface. It supports per-user feed lists, full-text search, and email notifications.

  • Multi-user feed aggregation
  • Full-text search
  • Email notifications

RSS aggregator nono KrISS feed vs Newspipe: key differences

RSS aggregator nono KrISS feed is written in PHP, while Newspipe is built with Python. Licensing differs — MIT for RSS aggregator nono KrISS feed versus AGPL-3.0 for Newspipe. RSS aggregator nono KrISS feed is the lighter option, starting around 64 MB of RAM against 256 MB for Newspipe. Newspipe is the more established project (first released 2010), while RSS aggregator nono KrISS feed arrived in 2012. RSS aggregator nono KrISS feed has the considerably larger community, at 293 GitHub stars versus 7. Newspipe lists first-class Docker deployment; RSS aggregator nono KrISS feed does not.

Why pick each one

Choose RSS aggregator nono KrISS feed if…

  • Released under the MIT license
  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • Written in PHP
  • Tiny footprint — runs in 64 MB RAM
RSS aggregator nono KrISS feed details

Choose Newspipe if…

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

Frequently asked questions

Is RSS aggregator nono KrISS feed or Newspipe better?

RSS aggregator nono KrISS feed is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Newspipe if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are RSS aggregator nono KrISS feed and Newspipe free and open-source?

Yes. RSS aggregator nono KrISS feed is licensed under MIT and Newspipe under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run RSS aggregator nono KrISS feed and Newspipe with Docker?

RSS aggregator nono KrISS feed: check the project docs for container support. Newspipe: yes.

Which is lighter on resources, RSS aggregator nono KrISS feed or Newspipe?

RSS aggregator nono KrISS feed has the smaller minimum footprint at 64 MB of RAM, compared to about 256 MB for Newspipe. Real-world usage depends on library size, user count, and enabled features.

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