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CommaFeed vs Newsboat
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| Fact | CommaFeed | Newsboat |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Java | C++ |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Stars | 3.6k | 3.9k |
| Latest | 7.3.2 | r2.45 |
| Last push | 2026-10-04 | 2026-10-05 |
| Release cadence | about 7 days between releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 4 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 9 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Feedly. Alternatives to Feedly →
Full replacementCommaFeedA Google Reader style web reader with OPML import, filtering rules, and Fever and Google Reader APIs for mobile apps.
PartialNewsboatTerminal feed reader with podcasts, filters and macros, syncing with several reader services.
CommaFeed
unsigned The latest release, 7.3.2, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Newsboat
unsigned The latest release, r2.45, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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