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FreshRSS alternatives
FreshRSS compared with 6 alternatives: Miniflux, Tiny Tiny RSS, NewsBlur, Feedbin, Inoreader and 1 more.
FreshRSS is free to use. 5 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| FreshRSSThis tool | Free | Free | Web |
| Miniflux | Free plan · from $15/yr | Yes | Web |
| Tiny Tiny RSS | Free | Free | Web |
| NewsBlur | Free plan · from $36/yr | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Feedbin | Free trial · from $7/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Browser extension |
| Inoreader | Free plan · from $7.50/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| RSS Guard | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
How each one differs from FreshRSS
- Free plan · from $15/yr
Miniflux
Minimalist open-source feed reader, self-hosted or hosted
- Miniflux starts at $15 per year (hosted version). FreshRSS is free.
Suits: Readers who want a fast, plain RSS reader with no ads or tracking
- Free
Tiny Tiny RSS
Free, self-hosted web feed reader with filters and plugins
- Tiny Tiny RSS is free. FreshRSS is free.
Suits: Self-hosters who already run services with Docker
- Free plan · from $36/yr
NewsBlur
Open-source RSS reader with trainable story filters
- NewsBlur starts at $36 per year (Premium). FreshRSS is free.
- Only NewsBlur lists iOS and Android apps.
- NewsBlur also covers read later.
Suits: Readers who want to train their own filters rather than rely on an algorithm
- Free trial · from $7/mo
Feedbin
Paid RSS reader for feeds, newsletters, podcasts and YouTube
- Feedbin starts at $7 per month, or $70 per year. FreshRSS is free.
- FreshRSS has a free plan. Feedbin does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Feedbin lists an iOS app.
- Only Feedbin lists a browser extension.
- FreshRSS is self-hostable, according to its own site.
Suits: Reading RSS, newsletters, podcasts and YouTube in one web reader
- Free plan · from $7.50/mo
Inoreader
RSS reader with rules, filters and keyword monitoring
- Inoreader starts at $7.50 per month, billed annually (Pro). FreshRSS is free.
- Only Inoreader lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Inoreader lists a browser extension.
- FreshRSS is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Inoreader also covers read later and highlights.
Suits: Heavy RSS users who want rules and filters to thin out their feeds
- Free
RSS Guard
Open-source desktop feed reader and podcast player
- RSS Guard is free. FreshRSS is free.
- Only RSS Guard lists Windows, Linux and macOS apps.
- Only FreshRSS lists a web app.
- FreshRSS is self-hostable, according to its own site.
Suits: Windows and Linux users who want a free, open-source desktop reader
Limits worth knowing in FreshRSS
- You install and maintain it yourself: it needs a web server, PHP 8.1 or newer and a PostgreSQL, SQLite, MariaDB or MySQL database.
- The project runs no hosted service of its own; public and managed instances come from independent providers with their own prices.
- Reading in a native app depends on third-party clients that connect through the Google Reader or Fever API.
- The README says the web interface works on mobile browsers except for a few features.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to FreshRSS?
The alternatives to FreshRSS in this directory are Miniflux, Tiny Tiny RSS, NewsBlur, Feedbin, Inoreader and RSS Guard. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with FreshRSS.
Is there a free alternative to FreshRSS?
Yes. Tiny Tiny RSS and RSS Guard are free to use. Miniflux, NewsBlur and Inoreader have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which FreshRSS alternatives work on Windows?
The FreshRSS listing does not include a Windows app. RSS Guard lists one.
Which FreshRSS alternatives work on macOS?
The FreshRSS listing does not include a macOS app. RSS Guard lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.