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FreshRSS vs Stringer
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| Fact | FreshRSS | Stringer |
|---|---|---|
| Language | PHP | Ruby |
| Licence | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Stars | 16k | 4.1k |
| Latest | 1.30.1 | none |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-05 |
| Release cadence | about 66 days between releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 46 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 replacementFreshRSSA self-hosted feed reader with OPML import and the Google Reader and Fever APIs for mobile apps.
PartialStringerA single-user reader with keyboard shortcuts, OPML import and a Fever API, without feed discovery or team boards.
FreshRSS
✓ signed The latest release, 1.30.1, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Stringer
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