osmos::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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osmos::feed
Build an RSS reader as a static site with GitHub Actions
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Tiny Tiny RSS
Web-based news feed reader and aggregator
| Feature | osmos::feed | Tiny Tiny RSS |
|---|---|---|
| Category | RSS & News Readers | RSS & News Readers |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 32 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | source | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 991 | ★ 3,000 |
| First released | 2021 | 2005 |
| Replaces | Feedly | Feedly, Google Reader |
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
Frequently asked questions
Is osmos::feed or Tiny Tiny RSS better?
Neither is universally better. Tiny Tiny RSS 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 Tiny Tiny RSS free and open-source?
Yes. osmos::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 osmos::feed and Tiny Tiny RSS with Docker?
osmos::feed: check the project docs for container support. Tiny Tiny RSS: yes.