FreshRSS alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave FreshRSS: you maintain the server and updates, and default interface is functional rather than polished. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces FreshRSS, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Miniflux currently ranks first.
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Best FreshRSS alternative for most people
MinifluxLeaner single binary with strong privacy defaults and cheap official hosting.
Best FreshRSS alternative for a free option
Tiny Tiny RSSAnother long-running self-hosted reader with plugins and filters.
Best FreshRSS alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
InoreaderHosted reader with similar power features and no server to run.
Best FreshRSS alternative for open source
CommaFeedSelf-hosted Java reader with a Google Reader-like interface.
Best FreshRSS alternative for self-hosting
selfossLightweight PHP reader that also aggregates other streams.
Best FreshRSS alternative for iPhone and Android
FeedlyHosted, polished and widely supported if self-hosting becomes a chore.
Best FreshRSS alternative for working in the browser
MinifluxLeaner single binary with strong privacy defaults and cheap official hosting.
FreshRSS alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to FreshRSS?
Miniflux ranks first right now. Leaner single binary with strong privacy defaults and cheap official hosting. Tiny Tiny RSS and CommaFeed follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to FreshRSS?
Yes. Miniflux (open source), Tiny Tiny RSS (open source), CommaFeed (open source) and selfoss (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to FreshRSS?
Yes: Miniflux, Tiny Tiny RSS, CommaFeed and selfoss. Miniflux, Tiny Tiny RSS and CommaFeed can also be self-hosted.
Why do people switch from FreshRSS?
The complaints we hear most: you maintain the server and updates; default interface is functional rather than polished; no official mobile app.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces FreshRSS, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.