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Zen Browser vs RSSHub-Radar
Zen Browser has 44,481 GitHub stars, 1,754 forks, 689 open issues and last shipped yesterday. RSSHub-Radar has 7,339 stars, 419 forks, 69 open issues and last shipped 17 days ago. Zen Browser leads on adoption by 506% (44,481 vs 7,339 stars). Zen Browser is written in C++ under MPL-2.0; RSSHub-Radar is written in TypeScript under AGPL-3.0. Zen Browser has attracted 4% as many forks as stars, RSSHub-Radar 6%. Zen Browser was the more recently maintained of the two, and both are self-hostable with no licence fee.
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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| Zen Browser | RSSHub-Radar | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | ★ 44K | ★ 7.3K |
| License | MPL-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Written in | C++ | TypeScript |
| Last push | 2026-09-17 | 2026-09-01 |
| Forks | ⑂ 1.8K | ⑂ 419 |
| Self-hosting | Yes | Yes |
| Data ownership | Your server | Your server |
pick Zen Browser if
- You weight community size — 44K stars and counting
- You want the MPL-2.0 license terms
- Your stack matches C++
- You value the larger contributor base for long-term maintenance
pick RSSHub-Radar if
- You want the RSSHub-Radar feature set and don't need the biggest community
- You prefer the AGPL-3.0 license terms
- Your stack matches TypeScript
- You evaluated both and RSSHub-Radar fits your workflow better
About Zen Browser
Zen Browser is a privacy focused, open source web browser built on Firefox’s Gecko engine. It inherits Firefox’s compatibility and extension ecosystem while introducing a streamlined interface and productivity oriented features. The project lives in the desktop browser ecosystem, targeting users who want a Firefox based experience with reduced clutter and enhanced customization.
read the full Zen Browser overview →
About RSSHub-Radar
RSSHub Radar is a browser extension, written in TypeScript and released under the AGPL 3.0 license, that simplifies finding and subscribing to RSS feeds and RSSHub routes. It is a spin off project of RSSHub and lives in the browser extension ecosystem, with published builds for Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and the Apple App Store. The project has been public for roughly seven years and carries 7,335 stars, 418 forks, and 69 open issues.
read the full RSSHub-Radar overview →
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Frequently asked questions
Is Zen Browser or RSSHub-Radar more popular?
Zen Browser has 44,481 GitHub stars and RSSHub-Radar has 7,339. Zen Browser has the larger community by that measure.
Are Zen Browser and RSSHub-Radar free?
Both are open source. Zen Browser is licensed under MPL-2.0 and RSSHub-Radar under AGPL-3.0. Neither carries a licence fee.
What is the difference between Zen Browser and RSSHub-Radar?
Zen Browser is written in C++ and RSSHub-Radar 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, Zen Browser or RSSHub-Radar?
Choose Zen Browser if you want the larger community (44,481 stars) or its MPL-2.0 licence terms. Choose RSSHub-Radar if its feature set, stack or AGPL-3.0 licence fits better. Both are self-hostable.