# Feedbin vs Sismics Reader

> Two self-hosted [Google Reader alternatives](https://selfhost.directory/alternative-to/google-reader), compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | Feedbin | Sismics Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 54/100 ✓ | 45/100 |
| Rank in category | #16 of 85 in Feed Reader | #48 of 85 in Feed Reader |
| GitHub stars | 3 782 ✓ | 409 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +4 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 0 |
| Latest release | — | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | MIT | GPL-2.0 |
| Main language | Ruby | Java |

## Which one should you pick?

Feedbin scores 54/100 against 45/100 for Sismics Reader, so it is the safer default.

If you want the quickest setup, Sismics Reader is easier to run; Feedbin needs more configuration.

Feedbin is growing faster right now (+4 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Feedbin](https://selfhost.directory/project/feedbin) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/feedbin.md)
- [Sismics Reader](https://selfhost.directory/project/sismics-reader) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/sismics-reader.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/feedbin-vs-sismics-reader