yarr alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave yarr: single-user only, and no extensions or advanced filtering. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces yarr, 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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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best yarr alternative for most people
MinifluxAlso a single Go binary, but multi-user and with a hosted option.
Best yarr alternative for a free option
FreshRSSMulti-user and extensible if you outgrow a personal reader.
Best yarr alternative for self-hosting
MinifluxAlso a single Go binary, but multi-user and with a hosted option.
Best yarr alternative for working in the browser
MinifluxAlso a single Go binary, but multi-user and with a hosted option.
yarr alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to yarr?
Miniflux ranks first right now. Also a single Go binary, but multi-user and with a hosted option. FreshRSS and Newsboat follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to yarr?
Yes. Miniflux (open source), FreshRSS (open source), Newsboat (open source) and NetNewsWire (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to yarr?
Yes: Miniflux, FreshRSS, Newsboat and NetNewsWire. Miniflux and FreshRSS can also be self-hosted.
Which yarr alternatives work on Linux?
Newsboat runs on Linux.
Why do people switch from yarr?
The complaints we hear most: single-user only; no extensions or advanced filtering; one maintainer with occasional releases.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces yarr, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.