Best Open-Source Feedly Alternatives (2026)
13 self-hostable, open-source projects that replace Feedly — without pro fees for basic features and source limits. Each is scored for how hard it is to self-host, with one-click deploy options where they exist.

Compare all 13 alternatives
Tap a column header to sort| Project | Deploy | Managed | License | ||||
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RSSHub Nodejs | 45k ★ | 2/5 Easy | Docker Docker Compose +1 | MIT | 5 days ago | Repo | |
FreshRSS PHP | 16k ★ | 3/5 Moderate | Docker Docker Compose +1 | AGPL-3.0 | 8 days ago | Repo | |
Fluent Reader Lite TypeScript | 9.6k ★ | 1/5 Effortless | Manual | MIT | 2 months ago | Repo | |
Miniflux Go | 9.5k ★ | 3/5 Moderate | Docker Docker Compose +1 | Apache-2.0 | 8 days ago | Repo | |
RSS-Bridge PHP | 9.1k ★ | 2/5 Easy | Docker Manual | Unlicense | 8 days ago | Repo | |
NewsBlur Python | 7.6k ★ | 5/5 Advanced | Docker Docker Compose +1 | MIT | 8 days ago | Repo | |
Stringer Ruby | 4.1k ★ | 4/5 Involved | Docker Manual | MIT | 5 days ago | Repo | |
Yarr Go | 3.9k ★ | 1/5 Effortless | Manual | MIT | 12 days ago | Repo | |
CommaFeed Java | 3.6k ★ | 3/5 Moderate | Docker Docker Compose +1 | Apache-2.0 | 5 days ago | Repo | |
Selfoss PHP | 2.5k ★ | 4/5 Involved | Manual | GPL-3.0 | 6 days ago | Repo | |
Fusion Go | 2.1k ★ | 2/5 Easy | Docker Manual | MIT | 15 days ago | Repo | |
| 991 ★ | 2/5 Easy | Manual Docker | AGPL-3.0 | 8 days ago | Repo | ||
| 0 ★ | 3/5 Moderate | Docker Compose Manual | GPL-3.0 | 2 months ago | Repo |
The alternatives, reviewed
- #1
RSSHubSelf-host: EasyExtensible RSS feed generator for virtually any website or service
45k Nodejs MIT 5 days agoHow it compares to Feedly
- No built-in read-later or article-saving functionality; it only generates feeds
- No user authentication or per-user personalization out of the box
- Relies on scraping, so routes break when upstream sites change structure
- No offline reading or sync across devices
- #2
FreshRSSSelf-host: ModerateSelf-hostable RSS aggregator with a clean multi-user web interface
16k PHP AGPL-3.0 8 days agoHow it compares to Feedly
- No AI-driven article recommendations or smart filtering like Feedly Pro
- Read-later queue is basic; no article annotation or highlight export
- Mobile experience relies on third-party apps via the API rather than first-party apps
- Newsletter-to-RSS and email digest features absent
- #3
Fluent Reader LiteSelf-host: EffortlessModern desktop RSS client with self-hosted backend sync support
9.6k TypeScript MIT 2 months agoHow it compares to Feedly
- Desktop client only; no self-hosted server component (relies on external backends)
- Mobile version (Fluent Reader Lite) is a separate iOS-only app
- No built-in article saving or read-later queue
- #4
MinifluxSelf-host: ModerateMinimalist, opinionated RSS reader built for speed and privacy
9.5k Go Apache-2.0 8 days agoHow it compares to Feedly
- Deliberately minimal UI with no customizable themes or layout options
- No native mobile apps; third-party apps required via API
- No AI or ML-based article recommendations or smart prioritization
- Requires PostgreSQL — cannot run on SQLite for simpler setups
- #5
RSS-BridgeSelf-host: EasyGenerate RSS and Atom feeds for sites that don't provide them
9.1k PHP Unlicense 8 days agoHow it compares to Feedly
- Generates feeds only; no reading interface, saved articles, or annotations
- Bridges break frequently when upstream sites change their HTML structure
- No authentication layer by default — publicly exposed instances are open to abuse
- No mobile apps or browser extensions for capturing pages
- #6
NewsBlurSelf-host: AdvancedSocial RSS reader with story training and discussion features
7.6k Python MIT 8 days agoHow it compares to Feedly
- Self-hosting is complex: requires MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Redis, Elasticsearch, and Celery workers
- Documentation for self-hosted setup is sparse compared to the hosted version
- Social blurblog network only active on the official hosted instance
- Story training model is less sophisticated than modern ML-based feed ranking in Feedly Pro
- #7
StringerSelf-host: InvolvedSelf-hosted anti-social RSS reader built with Ruby on Rails
4.1k Ruby MIT 5 days agoHow it compares to Feedly
- Marked as work-in-progress; lacks some features expected of a production reader
- No multi-user support; single-user only
- No mobile native app or official API for third-party clients
- No content archiving, annotations, or read-later queue with offline sync
- #8
YarrSelf-host: EffortlessLightweight web-based RSS reader usable as desktop app or personal server
3.9k Go MIT 12 days agoHow it compares to Feedly
- No user accounts; designed for single-user personal use only
- No API for third-party mobile clients or integrations
- Minimal configuration options; no plugins or extension support
- No content archiving, offline snapshots, or annotations
- #9
CommaFeedSelf-host: ModerateGoogle Reader-inspired self-hosted RSS reader with a familiar interface
3.6k Java Apache-2.0 5 days agoHow it compares to Feedly
- No AI-based article recommendations or smart prioritization
- No native mobile apps; third-party clients connect via the REST API
- Java runtime increases memory footprint compared to Go/PHP alternatives
- No built-in read-later queue or archiving; depends on external integrations
- #10
SelfossSelf-host: InvolvedMultipurpose self-hosted RSS reader and live stream aggregator
2.5k PHP GPL-3.0 6 days agoHow it compares to Feedly
- No built-in article text extraction or offline read-later saving
- UI is dated compared to modern readers like Feedly; mobile experience is limited
- No native mobile apps; relies on third-party clients via API
- Social source plugins (Twitter/X, etc.) are fragile due to API changes
- #11
FusionSelf-host: EasyLightweight self-hosted RSS aggregator and reader written in Go
2.1k Go MIT 15 days agoHow it compares to Feedly
- Very minimal feature set; lacks tagging, folders, and advanced filtering found in Feedly
- No read-later or article archiving functionality
- No third-party client API or mobile app support
- Fewer integrations and plugin ecosystem compared to mature readers
- #12
Nextcloud NewsSelf-host: EasyRSS/Atom feed reader app for Nextcloud with sync API
991 PHP AGPL-3.0 8 days agoHow it compares to Feedly
- Requires an existing Nextcloud instance — not standalone
- Feed fetching can lag on large feed lists compared to dedicated readers
- UI is functional but less polished than dedicated RSS apps like Miniflux
- #13
Tiny Tiny RSSSelf-host: ModerateWeb-based news feed reader and aggregator with powerful filtering
0 PHP GPL-3.0 2 months agoHow it compares to Feedly
- Hosted on a self-run Gitea instance, not GitHub — community tooling integration is limited
- The developer is known for a combative community stance; support can be difficult
- UI feels dated compared to modern RSS readers like Miniflux