NodeRSSBotvsWallabag
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| NodeRSSBot | Wallabag | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 49/100 | 73/100 |
| Rank in category | #32 of 85 in Feed Reader | #4 of 46 in Bookmarks & Link Sharing |
| GitHub stars | 405 | 13 034 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +51 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 1 | 1 |
| Latest release | v0.11.1 · 22 Oct 2026 | 2.6.15 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Typescript | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
Wallabag scores 73/100 against 49/100 for NodeRSSBot, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, NodeRSSBot is easier to run; Wallabag needs more configuration.
Wallabag is growing faster right now (+51 stars in 30 days).
NodeRSSBot details →Wallabag details →