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FreshRSS vs Skedda
A side-by-side editorial comparison of FreshRSS and Skedda — release velocity, themes, recent moves, and the top alternatives to consider.
FreshRSS vs Skedda: at a glance
| Feature | FreshRSS | Skedda |
|---|---|---|
| Sector | Collab | Collab |
| Velocity score | 5.0 | 6.3 |
| Sparks · 30d | 0 | 0 |
| Top themes | rss reader, self-hosted, security, docker | workplace-management, occupancy-analytics, visitor-management, api |
| Last editorial update | 3d ago | 13d ago |
| Website | Visit → | — |
What is FreshRSS?
FreshRSS ships two security releases in a day for PHP CVEs and moves Docker to Debian 13.
FreshRSS has issued four 1.30.x security releases since the 1.30.0 change that blocked local network access by default. 1.30.3 and 1.30.4, both on Oct 21, patched severe PHP vulnerabilities in the official Docker images: Debian first, now on Debian 13 Trixie, then Alpine. The project points users who want faster patches to its rolling edge channel.
What is Skedda?
Skedda Companion can now be pushed to every laptop through MDM for full presence data.
Skedda's last quarter has been about making the data it collects visible and usable: Occupancy Insights, multi-venue comparison, richer visit exports, a read-only API beta and a redesigned Visits page. Skedda Companion 1.2 now installs through Intune, Jamf, Kandji or any MDM and enrols users automatically, so check-ins can be verified from laptop presence without QR codes or hardware.
FreshRSS vs Skedda: editorial side-by-side
FreshRSS
5.0COLLAB
FreshRSS ships two security releases in a day for PHP CVEs and moves Docker to Debian 13.
◆ Current state
FreshRSS has issued four 1.30.x security releases since the 1.30.0 change that blocked local network access by default. 1.30.3 and 1.30.4, both on Oct 21, patched severe PHP vulnerabilities in the official Docker images: Debian first, now on Debian 13 Trixie, then Alpine. The project points users who want faster patches to its rolling edge channel.
◆ Where it's heading
The 1.30 line has become a security maintenance branch, and new features wait for the next major. The team is treating its Docker images as part of the product it must patch, not just the PHP code.
◆ Prediction
More 1.30.x point releases are likely as upstream PHP and base-image fixes land; new features probably arrive with 1.31.
Skedda
6.3COLLAB
Skedda Companion can now be pushed to every laptop through MDM for full presence data.
◆ Current state
Skedda's last quarter has been about making the data it collects visible and usable: Occupancy Insights, multi-venue comparison, richer visit exports, a read-only API beta and a redesigned Visits page. Skedda Companion 1.2 now installs through Intune, Jamf, Kandji or any MDM and enrols users automatically, so check-ins can be verified from laptop presence without QR codes or hardware.
◆ Where it's heading
Skedda is shifting from a booking front end to a source of workplace attendance data. Companion's MDM rollout aims at complete presence coverage, which makes the occupancy analytics and API more valuable as more laptops report in.
◆ Prediction
Expect occupancy and presence data to reach the API, since Skedda said more API capabilities are planned and Companion now feeds richer attendance data.
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Recent activity from FreshRSS and Skedda
Latest ship moves from both products, interleaved chronologically. ⚡ = editorial spark.
- 7d agoFreshRSSFreshRSS 1.30.4: Alpine image patched for PHP CVEs
- 8d agoFreshRSSFreshRSS 1.30.3: PHP CVE fixes, Debian 13 Docker image
- 9d agoFreshRSS1.30.2 closes proxy DNS leak and blocks data: URIs
- 14d agoSkeddaSkedda Companion updated to v1.2: auto-enroll users
- 23d agoFreshRSSFreshRSS 1.30.1
- 28d agoSkeddaSee visitor status and custom fields at a glance
- 1mo agoSkeddaBuild with the Skedda API ⚡
- 1mo agoFreshRSSFreshRSS 1.30.0 ⚡
- 1mo agoSkeddaSpace type and Capacity filters
- 2mo agoSkeddaOccupancy Insights
- 3mo agoSkeddaImproved visit exports, now with custom field data
- 5mo agoFreshRSSFreshRSS 1.29.1
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between FreshRSS and Skedda?
They serve adjacent needs but don't currently overlap on shipped themes. Skedda is currently shipping more aggressively (velocity 6.3 vs 5.0), with 0 editorial sparks in the last 30 days against 0. See the at-a-glance table above for a side-by-side breakdown of velocity, recent sparks, and editorial themes.
Is FreshRSS better than Skedda?
Sparkpulse doesn't pick a winner — we score release velocity, not feature parity. Skedda is currently shipping more aggressively (velocity 6.3 vs 5.0), with 0 editorial sparks in the last 30 days against 0. For your specific use case, the alternatives sections above list other Collab products to evaluate alongside.
What are the best alternatives to FreshRSS?
Top FreshRSS alternatives in Collab are ranked by recent ship velocity. Browse the "FreshRSS alternatives" section above for the current picks, or visit /alternatives/freshrss for the full list with editorial commentary on each.
What are the best alternatives to Skedda?
Top Skedda alternatives in Collab are ranked by recent ship velocity. Browse the "Skedda alternatives" section above for the current picks, or visit /alternatives/skedda for the full list with editorial commentary on each.