# Homarr vs RSSBox

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | Homarr | RSSBox |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 ✓ | 52/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 44 in Dashboard | #21 of 85 in Feed Reader |
| GitHub stars | 5 231 ✓ | 682 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +455 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 43 ✓ | 9 |
| Latest release | v2.9.1 · 25 Oct 2026 ✓ | 2026.10.20 · 20 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

Homarr scores 74/100 against 52/100 for RSSBox, so it is the safer default.

Homarr ships more often: 43 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for RSSBox.

If you want the quickest setup, Homarr is easier to run; RSSBox needs more configuration.

Homarr is growing faster right now (+455 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Homarr](https://selfhost.directory/project/homarr) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/homarr.md)
- [RSSBox](https://selfhost.directory/project/rssbox-2) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/rssbox-2.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/homarr-vs-rssbox-2