osmos::feed vs yarr
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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yarr
Yet another RSS reader as a single binary
| Feature | osmos::feed | yarr |
|---|---|---|
| Category | RSS & News Readers | RSS & News Readers |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | TypeScript | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 32 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | source | binary, docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 991 | ★ 3,919 |
| First released | 2021 | 2020 |
| 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 yarr better?
Neither is universally better. yarr has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are osmos::feed and yarr free and open-source?
Yes. osmos::feed is licensed under MIT and yarr under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run osmos::feed and yarr with Docker?
osmos::feed: check the project docs for container support. yarr: yes.