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refined-github vs MicrosoftRewardsWebsite
refined-github has 32,462 GitHub stars, 1,938 forks, 80 open issues and last shipped 2 days ago. MicrosoftRewardsWebsite has 675 stars, 23 forks, 7 open issues and last shipped 2 days ago. refined-github leads on adoption by 4,709% (32,462 vs 675 stars). refined-github is written in TypeScript under MIT; MicrosoftRewardsWebsite is written in TypeScript under MIT. refined-github has attracted 6% as many forks as stars, MicrosoftRewardsWebsite 3%. refined-github was the more recently maintained of the two, and both are self-hostable with no licence fee. The two share 3 topic tags (browser-extension, chrome-extension, firefox-addon), so they are genuine substitutes rather than adjacent tools.
Two open source projects, one decision. Both are free and self-hostable — the differences are community size, license terms, language stack and release pace.
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| refined-github | MicrosoftRewardsWebsite | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 32K | ★ 675 |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Written in | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Last push | 2026-11-08 | 2026-11-08 |
| Forks | ⑂ 1.9K | ⑂ 23 |
| Self-hosting | Yes | Yes |
| Data ownership | Your server | Your server |
pick refined-github if
- You weight community size — 32K stars and counting
- You want the MIT license terms
- Your stack matches TypeScript
- You value the larger contributor base for long-term maintenance
pick MicrosoftRewardsWebsite if
- You want the MicrosoftRewardsWebsite feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the MIT license terms
- Your stack matches TypeScript
- You evaluated both and MicrosoftRewardsWebsite fits your workflow better
About refined-github
Refined GitHub Browser extension that simplifies the GitHub interface and adds useful features We use GitHub a lot and notice many annoyances we'd like to fix. So here be dragons. Our hope is that GitHub will notice and implement some of these much needed improvements. So if you like any of these improvements, please open a discussion on GitHub feedback or contact GitHub support about doing it. GitHub Enterprise is also supported: How to enable it. The GITHUB and REFINED GITHUB trademarks are owned by GitHub, Inc. and used under license. Install [link chrome]: 'Version published on Chrome Web Store' [link…
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About MicrosoftRewardsWebsite
Search automatic rewards Get the most out of your Microsoft rewards account and earn points every day! If you like the extension, please give it a star on GitHub! Download Google Chrome Store Firefox Store Mobile app If you enjoy the extension, 5 star rating would mean a lot:) Donate Donations help me make tools like this for free in my spare time. Any amount helps! ❤️ Sponsor me on GitHub, or donate with PayPal or any credit card: Features 1. Open 10 random tabs in Bing and close them once they are loaded. 2. Automatically open tabs every day when the browser is opened (turned on by default). 3. Choose duration…
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Frequently asked questions
Is refined-github or MicrosoftRewardsWebsite more popular?
refined-github has 32,462 GitHub stars and MicrosoftRewardsWebsite has 675. refined-github has the larger community by that measure.
Are refined-github and MicrosoftRewardsWebsite free?
Both are open source. refined-github is licensed under MIT and MicrosoftRewardsWebsite under MIT. Neither carries a licence fee.
What is the difference between refined-github and MicrosoftRewardsWebsite?
refined-github is written in TypeScript and MicrosoftRewardsWebsite in TypeScript. The practical differences are community size, licence terms, language stack and release cadence — all compared in the table above.
Which should I choose, refined-github or MicrosoftRewardsWebsite?
Choose refined-github if you want the larger community (32,462 stars) or its MIT licence terms. Choose MicrosoftRewardsWebsite if its feature set, stack or MIT licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.