# kriss_feed 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.

| | kriss_feed | Sismics Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 48/100 ✓ | 45/100 |
| Rank in category | #37 of 85 in Feed Reader | #48 of 85 in Feed Reader |
| GitHub stars | 292 | 409 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 0 |
| Latest release | — | — |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | Copyleft | GPL-2.0 |
| Main language | PHP | Java |

## Which one should you pick?

kriss_feed scores 48/100 against 45/100 for Sismics Reader, so it is the safer default.

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

## Details

- [kriss_feed](https://selfhost.directory/project/krissfeed) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/krissfeed.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/krissfeed-vs-sismics-reader