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CommaFeed vs Stringer
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| Fact | CommaFeed | Stringer |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Java | Ruby |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Stars | 3.6k | 4.1k |
| Latest | 7.3.2 | none |
| 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 | 1 commit author on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | No release or tag |
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.
PartialStringerA single-user reader with keyboard shortcuts, OPML import and a Fever API, without feed discovery or team boards.
CommaFeed
unsigned The latest release, 7.3.2, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Stringer
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