RSS aggregator nono KrISS feed 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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RS RSS aggregator nono KrISS feed Simple and smart RSS and Atom feed reader VS

Tiny Tiny RSS Web-based news feed reader and aggregator

Feature	RSS aggregator nono KrISS feed	Tiny Tiny RSS
Deploy effort	Read-the-docs project	Under-an-hour setup
Category	RSS & News Readers	RSS & News Readers
License	MIT	GPL-3.0
Language	PHP	PHP
Setup difficulty	Easy	Medium
Min. RAM	64 MB	256 MB
Deployment	bare-metal	docker
GitHub stars	★ 293	★ 3,000
First released	2012	2005
Replaces	Google Reader, Feedly	Feedly, Google Reader

What are RSS aggregator nono KrISS feed and Tiny Tiny RSS?

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

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 →

RSS aggregator nono KrISS feed vs Tiny Tiny RSS: key differences

Both projects are written in PHP. Licensing differs — MIT for RSS aggregator nono KrISS feed versus GPL-3.0 for Tiny Tiny RSS. RSS aggregator nono KrISS feed is the lighter option, starting around 64 MB of RAM against 256 MB for Tiny Tiny RSS. Tiny Tiny RSS is the more established project (first released 2005), while RSS aggregator nono KrISS feed arrived in 2012. Tiny Tiny RSS has the considerably larger community, at 3,000 GitHub stars versus 293. Tiny Tiny RSS 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 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 RSS aggregator nono KrISS feed or Tiny Tiny RSS better?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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