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RSS aggregator nono KrISS feed 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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RS RSS aggregator nono KrISS feed Simple and smart RSS and Atom feed reader VS YA Yarrharr Self-hosted feed reader with a mobile-friendly interface
FeatureRSS aggregator nono KrISS feedYarrharr
Deploy effortRead-the-docs projectUnder-an-hour setup
Health score68 · Good69 · Good
CategoryRSS & News ReadersRSS & News Readers
LicenseMITGPL-3.0
LanguagePHPPython
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM64 MB256 MB
Deploymentbare-metaldocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 293★ 3
First released20122014
ReplacesGoogle Reader, FeedlyFeedly, Google Reader

What are RSS aggregator nono KrISS feed and Yarrharr?

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

Yarrharr

Yarrharr is a self-hosted RSS and Atom feed reader written in Python and Django. It offers a clean, mobile-friendly interface for reading feeds organized into labels.

  • Mobile-friendly reading
  • Label-based organization
  • Django-based backend

RSS aggregator nono KrISS feed vs Yarrharr: key differences

RSS aggregator nono KrISS feed is written in PHP, while Yarrharr is built with Python. Licensing differs — MIT for RSS aggregator nono KrISS feed versus GPL-3.0 for Yarrharr. RSS aggregator nono KrISS feed is the lighter option, starting around 64 MB of RAM against 256 MB for Yarrharr. RSS aggregator nono KrISS feed is the more established project (first released 2012), while Yarrharr arrived in 2014. RSS aggregator nono KrISS feed has the considerably larger community, at 293 GitHub stars versus 3. Yarrharr 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 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 RSS aggregator nono KrISS feed or Yarrharr better?

RSS aggregator nono KrISS feed 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 RSS aggregator nono KrISS feed and Yarrharr free and open-source?

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

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

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

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

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

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