NewsBlurvsSismics Reader
Two self-hosted Google Reader alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| NewsBlur | Sismics Reader | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 68/100 | 45/100 |
| Rank in category | #4 of 85 in Feed Reader | #48 of 85 in Feed Reader |
| GitHub stars | 7 674 | 409 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +47 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1 | 0 |
| Latest release | v0.2.2 · 11 Aug 2026 | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MIT | GPL-2.0 |
| Main language | HTML | Java |
Which one should you pick?
NewsBlur scores 68/100 against 45/100 for Sismics Reader, so it is the safer default.
NewsBlur ships more often: 1 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Sismics Reader.
If you want the quickest setup, Sismics Reader is easier to run; NewsBlur needs more configuration.
NewsBlur is growing faster right now (+47 stars in 30 days).
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