CommaFeedvskriss_feed
Two self-hosted Google Reader alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| CommaFeed | kriss_feed | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 66/100 | 48/100 |
| Rank in category | #5 of 85 in Feed Reader | #37 of 85 in Feed Reader |
| GitHub stars | 3 638 | 292 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +12 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 15 | 0 |
| Latest release | 7.4.1 · 22 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Copyleft |
| Main language | Java | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
CommaFeed scores 66/100 against 48/100 for kriss_feed, so it is the safer default.
CommaFeed ships more often: 15 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for kriss_feed.
If you want the quickest setup, kriss_feed is easier to run; CommaFeed needs more configuration.
CommaFeed is growing faster right now (+12 stars in 30 days).
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