CommaFeed

A self-hosted RSS reader inspired by Google Reader, built in Java.

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About CommaFeed

CommaFeed is an open-source, self-hosted personal RSS reader modelled on Google Reader's layout and workflow. It offers a familiar folder tree, expanded and list views, keyboard shortcuts, starred items and OPML import and export, and it implements the Fever and Google Reader APIs so native mobile apps can sync with it. It is written in Java and ships as a single package or a Docker image, with support for H2, PostgreSQL, MySQL and MariaDB databases, and native builds that start quickly with low memory use. A free public instance at commafeed.com lets you try it before hosting your own. CommaFeed is free under the Apache 2.0 licence and maintained on GitHub by a small group led by its original developer. It covers the essentials well but has fewer extensions than FreshRSS, no official mobile apps and no hosted service, so you will need a server or home lab to run it.

Best for: Former Google Reader users who want a familiar reader on their own server.

What works

Familiar Google Reader-style layout
Docker image and several database options
Fever and Google Reader APIs for mobile app sync
Free and open source

Why people leave

No hosted option or official mobile apps
Fewer extensions than FreshRSS
Small maintainer team

Top CommaFeed alternatives

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1
FreshRSS
More features and extensions, and runs on cheap PHP hosting.
66.5
2
Miniflux
Minimal single-binary reader with broad API support.
62.6
3
The Old Reader
Hosted Google Reader-style service if you don't want to self-host.
59.6
4
Tiny Tiny RSS
Self-hosted reader with deeper filtering and plugins.
57.2

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CommaFeed: common questions

Is CommaFeed free?

Yes. CommaFeed is free, open-source software that you can host yourself.

Is CommaFeed open source?

Yes. The source code is on GitHub at Athou/commafeed. You can also run it on your own server.

What platforms does CommaFeed run on?

CommaFeed is available for Web and Self-hosted.

What are the best alternatives to CommaFeed?

The highest-ranked CommaFeed alternatives right now are FreshRSS, Miniflux and The Old Reader. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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