Yarrharr 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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Yarrharr
Self-hosted feed reader with a mobile-friendly interface
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Tiny Tiny RSS
Web-based news feed reader and aggregator
| Feature | Yarrharr | Tiny Tiny RSS |
|---|---|---|
| Category | RSS & News Readers | RSS & News Readers |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3 | ★ 3,000 |
| First released | 2014 | 2005 |
| Replaces | Feedly, Google Reader | Feedly, Google Reader |
Why pick each one
Choose Yarrharr if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Python
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Yarrharr or Tiny Tiny RSS better?
Neither is universally better. Tiny Tiny RSS has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Yarrharr and Tiny Tiny RSS free and open-source?
Yes. Yarrharr is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Tiny Tiny RSS under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Yarrharr and Tiny Tiny RSS with Docker?
Yarrharr: yes. Tiny Tiny RSS: yes.