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RSS aggregator nono KrISS feed vs selfoss

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 SE selfoss Multipurpose RSS reader and web scraping aggregator
FeatureRSS aggregator nono KrISS feedselfoss
Deploy effortRead-the-docs projectUnder-an-hour setup
Health score68 · Good68 · Good
CategoryRSS & News ReadersRSS & News Readers
LicenseMITGPL-3.0
LanguagePHPHTML
Setup difficultyEasyEasy
Min. RAM64 MB128 MB
Deploymentbare-metaldocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 293★ 2,470
First released20122012
ReplacesGoogle Reader, FeedlyGoogle Reader, Feedly

What are RSS aggregator nono KrISS feed and selfoss?

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

selfoss

selfoss is a multipurpose RSS reader and aggregation web application. It pulls in content from feeds, Twitter, and other sources, presenting them in a clean unified stream.

  • Unified content stream
  • Mobile-friendly interface
  • Plugin sources beyond RSS

RSS aggregator nono KrISS feed vs selfoss: key differences

RSS aggregator nono KrISS feed is written in PHP, while selfoss is built with HTML. Licensing differs — MIT for RSS aggregator nono KrISS feed versus GPL-3.0 for selfoss. RSS aggregator nono KrISS feed is the lighter option, starting around 64 MB of RAM against 128 MB for selfoss. Selfoss has the considerably larger community, at 2,470 GitHub stars versus 293. Selfoss 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 selfoss if…

  • Released under the GPL-3.0 license
  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Active community (2.5k GitHub stars)
selfoss details

Frequently asked questions

Is RSS aggregator nono KrISS feed or selfoss better?

Neither is universally better. selfoss has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.

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

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

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

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

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

RSS aggregator nono KrISS feed has the smaller minimum footprint at 64 MB of RAM, compared to about 128 MB for selfoss. Real-world usage depends on library size, user count, and enabled features.

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