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Miniflux alternatives
Miniflux compared with 6 alternatives: FreshRSS, Tiny Tiny RSS, Feedbin, NewsBlur, Inoreader and 1 more.
Miniflux has a free plan. Paid plans start at $15 per year (hosted version). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MinifluxThis tool | Free plan · from $15/yr | Yes | Web |
| FreshRSS | Free | Free | Web |
| Tiny Tiny RSS | Free | Free | Web |
| Feedbin | Free trial · from $7/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Browser extension |
| NewsBlur | Free plan · from $36/yr | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| 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 Miniflux
- Free
FreshRSS
Free, self-hosted RSS and Atom feed aggregator
- FreshRSS is free. Miniflux starts at $15 per year (hosted version).
Suits: People who want to run their own RSS reader on a small server
- Free
Tiny Tiny RSS
Free, self-hosted web feed reader with filters and plugins
- Tiny Tiny RSS is free. Miniflux starts at $15 per year (hosted version).
Suits: Self-hosters who already run services with Docker
- 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. Miniflux starts at $15 per year (hosted version).
- Miniflux 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.
- Miniflux is self-hostable, according to its own site.
Suits: Reading RSS, newsletters, podcasts and YouTube in one web reader
- Free plan · from $36/yr
NewsBlur
Open-source RSS reader with trainable story filters
- NewsBlur starts at $36 per year (Premium). Miniflux starts at $15 per year (hosted version).
- 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 plan · from $7.50/mo
Inoreader
RSS reader with rules, filters and keyword monitoring
- Inoreader starts at $7.50 per month, billed annually (Pro). Miniflux starts at $15 per year (hosted version).
- Only Inoreader lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Inoreader lists a browser extension.
- Miniflux 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. Miniflux starts at $15 per year (hosted version).
- Only RSS Guard lists Windows, Linux and macOS apps.
- Only Miniflux lists a web app.
- Miniflux 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 Miniflux
- There are no native apps: Miniflux runs in a browser and relies on third-party mobile apps through the Fever or Google Reader API.
- Self-hosting requires PostgreSQL, the only database Miniflux works with.
- On the hosted version, read articles are removed after 30 days and unread ones after 60; only starred articles are kept.
- The hosted version has no password reset feature, and accounts are deleted 30 days after a subscription lapses.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Miniflux?
The alternatives to Miniflux in this directory are FreshRSS, Tiny Tiny RSS, Feedbin, NewsBlur, Inoreader and RSS Guard. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Miniflux.
Is there a free alternative to Miniflux?
Yes. FreshRSS, Tiny Tiny RSS and RSS Guard are free to use. NewsBlur and Inoreader have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Miniflux alternatives work on Windows?
The Miniflux listing does not include a Windows app. RSS Guard lists one.
Which Miniflux alternatives work on macOS?
The Miniflux 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.