Discourse vs RSSHub
Both in Social media — compared item by item
| Discourse | RSSHub | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | ★ 47.9k | ★ 46.3k |
| Language | Ruby | JavaScript |
| License | GPL-2.0 | MIT |
| Last updated | 2026-09-23 | 2026-09-22 |
| Usage | 🐳 Self-hosted | 🐳 Self-hosted / 📦 Library |
| Platforms | — | — |
| Category | Social media | Social media |
How to choose
- Only RSSHub supports use as a library.
- Both have comparable traction, so pick based on features and day-to-day experience.
- Discourse was updated more recently (2026-09-23).
- Different licenses (GPL-2.0 vs MIT) — check the terms before commercial use.