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CommaFeed vs Komga

A side-by-side editorial comparison of CommaFeed and Komga — release velocity, themes, recent moves, and the top alternatives to consider.

Shared themes:self-hosted

CommaFeed vs Komga: at a glance

FeatureCommaFeedKomga
SectorCollabCollab
Velocity score5.05.0
Sparks · 30d00
Top themesrss-reader, self-hosted, security-hardening, http2self-hosted, frontend-rewrite, comics-manga, ebook-sync
Last editorial update3h ago10h ago
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What is CommaFeed?

After a summer of security patches, CommaFeed 7.4 moves feed fetching to HTTP/2.

CommaFeed's 7.x line spent July and August on security fixes, one per patch release: an image-proxy SSRF, javascript: URLs filtered at parse time, local address blocking on by default, Host header injection in password recovery, and a cross-user disclosure via starring and tagging. Version 7.4.0 on October 19 turned back to fetching, with HTTP/2, more default headers so fewer servers reject it, and tighter iframe sandboxing; 7.4.1 three days later fixed entries being marked read on scroll-back and added an HTTP/2 timeout.

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What is Komga?

Komga's NextUI beta keeps gaining features while the old UI gets only translations.

Komga ships every one to two weeks, and almost all feature work lands in NextUI, the rewritten web interface served at /next. The third NextUI beta in 1.28.0 added contextual navigation, such as moving between books in a series or read list, and 1.29.0 added Notable Entities metadata that only NextUI shows. The latest patches fix page counts and KOReader hashes and carry dependency and translation updates.

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CommaFeed vs Komga: editorial side-by-side

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CommaFeed
COLLAB
5.0

After a summer of security patches, CommaFeed 7.4 moves feed fetching to HTTP/2.

◆ Current state

CommaFeed's 7.x line spent July and August on security fixes, one per patch release: an image-proxy SSRF, javascript: URLs filtered at parse time, local address blocking on by default, Host header injection in password recovery, and a cross-user disclosure via starring and tagging. Version 7.4.0 on October 19 turned back to fetching, with HTTP/2, more default headers so fewer servers reject it, and tighter iframe sandboxing; 7.4.1 three days later fixed entries being marked read on scroll-back and added an HTTP/2 timeout.

◆ Where it's heading

With the security backlog cleared, releases are shifting to feed compatibility and reading behavior. The quick 7.4.1 follow-up suggests the HTTP/2 client is still settling.

◆ Prediction

Further 7.4.x patches for the HTTP/2 client are the likeliest next entries.

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Komga
COLLAB
5.0

Komga's NextUI beta keeps gaining features while the old UI gets only translations.

◆ Current state

Komga ships every one to two weeks, and almost all feature work lands in NextUI, the rewritten web interface served at /next. The third NextUI beta in 1.28.0 added contextual navigation, such as moving between books in a series or read list, and 1.29.0 added Notable Entities metadata that only NextUI shows. The latest patches fix page counts and KOReader hashes and carry dependency and translation updates.

◆ Where it's heading

NextUI is moving from preview to the main interface: each minor release adds features exclusive to it, and the old web UI now receives only translations and dependency bumps. The server side keeps adding API checks and Kobo sync fixes underneath.

◆ Prediction

Expect further NextUI betas with editing and navigation features, and eventually a release that makes NextUI the default; the entries don't give a date.

Alternatives to CommaFeed and Komga

Other Collab products tracked by Sparkpulse, ranked by recent ship velocity. Each card links to a full editorial trajectory and lets you pivot into a head-to-head comparison with either CommaFeed or Komga.

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Recent activity from CommaFeed and Komga

Latest ship moves from both products, interleaved chronologically. ⚡ = editorial spark.

  1. 5d agoKomgaPage count and KOReader hash fixes
  2. 11d agoCommaFeedCommaFeed 7.4.1
  3. 14d agoCommaFeedCommaFeed 7.4.0
  4. 19d agoKomgaRelease 1.29.1
  5. 21d agoKomgaRelease 1.29.0
  6. 1mo agoKomgaNextUI login, sorting and search fixes
  7. 1mo agoKomgaThird NextUI beta adds contextual navigation
  8. 1mo agoKomgaAPI restriction checks and a Kobo re-download fix
  9. 2mo agoCommaFeedCross-user entry disclosure via starring and tagging closed
  10. 2mo agoCommaFeedHost header injection closed on the password recovery endpoint
  11. 2mo agoCommaFeedGoogle Reader API support and secure-by-default local address blocking
  12. 3mo agoCommaFeedjavascript: URLs now filtered at parse time, not just in the renderer

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between CommaFeed and Komga?

Both compete on the same themes — self-hosted — within Collab. CommaFeed and Komga are shipping at a similar cadence (velocity 5.0 vs 5.0, both within Sparkpulse's "active" band). See the at-a-glance table above for a side-by-side breakdown of velocity, recent sparks, and editorial themes.

Is CommaFeed better than Komga?

Sparkpulse doesn't pick a winner — we score release velocity, not feature parity. CommaFeed and Komga are shipping at a similar cadence (velocity 5.0 vs 5.0, both within Sparkpulse's "active" band). For your specific use case, the alternatives sections above list other Collab products to evaluate alongside.

What are the best alternatives to CommaFeed?

Top CommaFeed alternatives in Collab are ranked by recent ship velocity. Browse the "CommaFeed alternatives" section above for the current picks, or visit /alternatives/commafeed for the full list with editorial commentary on each.

What are the best alternatives to Komga?

Top Komga alternatives in Collab are ranked by recent ship velocity. Browse the "Komga alternatives" section above for the current picks, or visit /alternatives/komga for the full list with editorial commentary on each.