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FreshRSS vs Prowlarr
A side-by-side editorial comparison of FreshRSS and Prowlarr — release velocity, themes, recent moves, and the top alternatives to consider.
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FreshRSS vs Prowlarr: at a glance
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 Prowlarr?
Prowlarr adds Trusted Networks and host validation, then moves to 2.7
Prowlarr, the indexer manager for the *arr apps, ships patch releases every one to three weeks. 2.6.5 added a Trusted Networks setting and hostname validation, with follow-up fixes to Allowed Hosts logging and health checks. 2.7.0 bundled wildcard IP support in Allowed Hosts, IMDb search for BroadcasTheNet, a longer AvistaZ rate limit and base64 decoding in Cardigann definitions.
FreshRSS vs Prowlarr: 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.
Prowlarr
5.0COLLAB
Prowlarr adds Trusted Networks and host validation, then moves to 2.7
◆ Current state
Prowlarr, the indexer manager for the *arr apps, ships patch releases every one to three weeks. 2.6.5 added a Trusted Networks setting and hostname validation, with follow-up fixes to Allowed Hosts logging and health checks. 2.7.0 bundled wildcard IP support in Allowed Hosts, IMDb search for BroadcasTheNet, a longer AvistaZ rate limit and base64 decoding in Cardigann definitions.
◆ Where it's heading
Security settings that limit which hosts and networks can reach the app are the main thread since September, rolled out in step with Lidarr. Indexer definitions keep getting small compatibility fixes.
◆ Prediction
More indexer-level fixes and Allowed Hosts follow-ups are likely in 2.7 patches.
Alternatives to FreshRSS and Prowlarr
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 FreshRSS or Prowlarr.
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Hibox
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SOGo
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CommaFeed
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Teable
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Recent activity from FreshRSS and Prowlarr
Latest ship moves from both products, interleaved chronologically. ⚡ = editorial spark.
- 6d agoProwlarrProwlarr 2.7.0: Allowed Hosts wildcards and indexer fixes
- 7d agoProwlarrProwlarr 2.6.6 pre-release, shipped as 2.7.0
- 12d agoFreshRSSFreshRSS 1.30.4: Alpine image patched for PHP CVEs
- 12d agoFreshRSSFreshRSS 1.30.3: PHP CVE fixes, Debian 13 Docker image
- 14d agoFreshRSS1.30.2 closes proxy DNS leak and blocks data: URIs
- 28d agoFreshRSSFreshRSS 1.30.1
- 1mo agoProwlarrProwlarr 2.6.5 adds Trusted Networks and host validation
- 1mo agoProwlarrProwlarr 2.6.5 pre-release: Allowed Hosts logging fixes
- 1mo agoFreshRSSFreshRSS 1.30.0 ⚡
- 1mo agoProwlarrProwlarr 2.6.4 patch
- 2mo agoProwlarrProwlarr 2.6.3 patch
- 5mo agoFreshRSSFreshRSS 1.29.1
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between FreshRSS and Prowlarr?
Both compete on the same themes — self-hosted — within Collab. FreshRSS and Prowlarr 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 FreshRSS better than Prowlarr?
Sparkpulse doesn't pick a winner — we score release velocity, not feature parity. FreshRSS and Prowlarr 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 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 Prowlarr?
Top Prowlarr alternatives in Collab are ranked by recent ship velocity. Browse the "Prowlarr alternatives" section above for the current picks, or visit /alternatives/prowlarr for the full list with editorial commentary on each.