osmos::feed vs Winds
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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osmos::feed
Build an RSS reader as a static site with GitHub Actions
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Winds
Beautiful open-source RSS and podcast application
| Feature | osmos::feed | Winds |
|---|---|---|
| Category | RSS & News Readers | RSS & News Readers |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | TypeScript | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 32 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | source | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 991 | ★ 9,115 |
| First released | 2021 | 2017 |
| Replaces | Feedly | Feedly |
Why pick each one
Choose osmos::feed if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Written in TypeScript
- Tiny footprint — runs in 32 MB RAM
Choose Winds if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 9.1k GitHub stars
- Written in JavaScript
Frequently asked questions
Is osmos::feed or Winds better?
Neither is universally better. Winds has the larger community, while osmos::feed is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are osmos::feed and Winds free and open-source?
Yes. osmos::feed is licensed under MIT and Winds under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run osmos::feed and Winds with Docker?
osmos::feed: check the project docs for container support. Winds: yes.