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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FeatureRSS aggregator nono KrISS feedYarrharr
CategoryRSS & News ReadersRSS & News Readers
LicenseMITGPL-3.0
LanguagePHPPython
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM64 MB256 MB
Deploymentbare-metaldocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 291★ 3
First released20122014
ReplacesGoogle Reader, FeedlyFeedly, Google Reader

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.

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