Capy Reader
A free, open-source Android RSS reader for Feedbin, FreshRSS, Miniflux and local feeds.
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About Capy Reader
Capy Reader is a small, focused RSS reader for Android built by an independent developer. It supports Feedbin, FreshRSS and Miniflux as sync backends, including self-hosted servers that speak the Google Reader API, as well as local-only feeds if you don't want an account anywhere. A full-content mode fetches the complete article from the original site when a feed only provides a summary, and the interface concentrates on reading rather than on a long list of settings. The app is completely free with no ads or in-app purchases, open source under the GPL, and available on Google Play, F-Droid, IzzyOnDroid and GitHub for devices running Android 11 or newer. Development is by a single maintainer, so support for additional services is limited, and there is no iOS or desktop version. It suits Android users of Feedbin or a self-hosted reader who want a clean native client.
Best for: Android users of Feedbin, FreshRSS or Miniflux who want a clean native client.
Pros and cons
What works
- Free with no ads or in-app purchases
- Syncs with Feedbin, FreshRSS and Miniflux
- Full-content mode for summary feeds
- Open source and on F-Droid
Why people leave
- Android 11 or newer only
- Limited list of supported services
- Single-maintainer project
Top Capy Reader alternatives
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Read You66.5Material You design with Fever and Google Reader API support too.
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Feeder (Android)62.6Local-only, private reader if you don't want any sync service.
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Feedbin59.6The hosted service Capy pairs with, usable from any browser.
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Inoreader57.2Hosted reader with its own polished Android app.
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Capy Reader: common questions
Is Capy Reader free?
Yes. Capy Reader is free, open-source software.
Is Capy Reader open source?
Yes. The source code is on GitHub at jocmp/capyreader.
What platforms does Capy Reader run on?
Capy Reader is available for Android.
What are the best alternatives to Capy Reader?
The highest-ranked Capy Reader alternatives right now are Read You, Feeder (Android) and Feedbin. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.