# kriss_feed vs NewsBlur

> 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.

| | kriss_feed | NewsBlur |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 48/100 | 68/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #37 of 85 in Feed Reader | #4 of 85 in Feed Reader |
| GitHub stars | 292 | 7 674 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +47 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 1 ✓ |
| Latest release | — | v0.2.2 · 11 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | Copyleft | MIT |
| Main language | PHP | HTML |

## Which one should you pick?

NewsBlur scores 68/100 against 48/100 for kriss_feed, so it is the safer default.

NewsBlur ships more often: 1 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for kriss_feed.

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

NewsBlur is growing faster right now (+47 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [kriss_feed](https://selfhost.directory/project/krissfeed) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/krissfeed.md)
- [NewsBlur](https://selfhost.directory/project/newsblur) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/newsblur.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/krissfeed-vs-newsblur