selfoss
A lightweight, open-source PHP web reader that aggregates feeds and other streams.
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About selfoss
selfoss is a multi-purpose, web-based RSS reader and aggregator written in PHP. Beyond ordinary RSS and Atom feeds, it collects posts from other sources through plug-ins called spouts, so you can gather feeds and social streams into a single place, and you can write your own data connectors. It is light, at around 25 MB, installs by uploading the files to a web server, and works with MySQL, PostgreSQL or SQLite. The interface adapts to phones and tablets, OPML import brings subscriptions across, and a RESTful JSON API lets developers and third-party apps connect, with an Android client available. selfoss is free and open source under the GPL, maintained on GitHub by Tobias Zeising and contributors. It is simpler and less actively featured than FreshRSS, and some spouts depend on third-party sites that change often, but it suits people with basic PHP hosting who want a small, flexible aggregator.
Best for: People with basic PHP hosting who want a small, extensible aggregator.
Pros and cons
What works
- Very light and easy to install on PHP hosting
- Supports MySQL, PostgreSQL and SQLite
- Extensible with custom data connectors
- Free and open source
Why people leave
- Fewer features than FreshRSS
- Some source plug-ins break when sites change
- Limited mobile app support
Top selfoss alternatives
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FreshRSS66.5Also PHP-based, with more features and wide mobile app support.
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Miniflux62.6Minimal, fast and privacy-focused single binary.
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yarr59.6Even simpler single-binary reader for personal use.
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Tiny Tiny RSS57.2Mature self-hosted reader with powerful filters and plugins.
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selfoss: common questions
Is selfoss free?
Yes. selfoss is free, open-source software that you can host yourself.
Is selfoss open source?
Yes. The source code is on GitHub at fossar/selfoss. You can also run it on your own server.
What platforms does selfoss run on?
selfoss is available for Web and Self-hosted.
What are the best alternatives to selfoss?
The highest-ranked selfoss alternatives right now are FreshRSS, Miniflux and yarr. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.