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FreshRSS alternatives with a Linux app

The FreshRSS listing does not include a Linux app. 5 of the 52 other read-later and bookmark apps in this directory list a Linux app.

FreshRSS is free to use. All of them are free or have a free plan.

5 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from FreshRSS

  1. Newsboat

    Free RSS and Atom feed reader that runs in the terminal

    • Newsboat is free. FreshRSS is free.
    • Only Newsboat lists Linux and macOS apps.
    • Only FreshRSS lists a web app.
    • FreshRSS is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Newsboat vs FreshRSSNewsboat pricing and details

  2. 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.
    RSS Guard vs FreshRSSRSS Guard pricing and details

  3. Folo

    Open-source RSS reader with AI summaries and translation

    • Folo starts at $4.17 per month, billed yearly at $49.99 ($4.99 billed monthly). FreshRSS is free.
    • Only Folo lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • FreshRSS is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Folo also covers chat assistant.
    Folo pricing and details

  4. FeedFlow

    Free, open-source RSS reader for mobile and desktop

    • FeedFlow is free. FreshRSS is free.
    • Only FeedFlow lists Android, iOS, macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only FreshRSS lists a web app.
    • FreshRSS is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    FeedFlow pricing and details

  5. Fluent Reader

    Open-source desktop RSS reader for Windows, Mac and Linux

    • Fluent Reader is free. FreshRSS is free.
    • Only Fluent Reader lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only FreshRSS lists a web app.
    • FreshRSS is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Fluent Reader pricing and details

Common questions

Which FreshRSS alternatives have a Linux app?

Newsboat, RSS Guard, Folo, FeedFlow and Fluent Reader list a Linux app.

Does FreshRSS have a Linux app?

The FreshRSS listing does not include a Linux app. It lists Web.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 6, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to FreshRSS: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.