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Self-hosted alternatives to NetNewsWire

The NetNewsWire listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 9 of the 36 other read-later and bookmark apps in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

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

9 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from NetNewsWire

  1. NewsBlur

    Open-source RSS reader with trainable story filters

    • NewsBlur starts at $36 per year (Premium). NetNewsWire is free.
    • Only NewsBlur lists a web app.
    • Only NewsBlur lists an Android app.
    • Only NetNewsWire lists a macOS app.
    NewsBlur pricing and details

  2. Miniflux

    Minimalist open-source feed reader, self-hosted or hosted

    • Miniflux starts at $15 per year (hosted version). NetNewsWire is free.
    • Only Miniflux lists a web app.
    • Only NetNewsWire lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Only NetNewsWire lists a browser extension.
    Miniflux pricing and details

  3. FreshRSS

    Free, self-hosted RSS and Atom feed aggregator

    • FreshRSS is free. NetNewsWire is free.
    • Only FreshRSS lists a web app.
    • Only NetNewsWire lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Only NetNewsWire lists a browser extension.
    FreshRSS pricing and details

  4. Tiny Tiny RSS

    Free, self-hosted web feed reader with filters and plugins

    • Tiny Tiny RSS is free. NetNewsWire is free.
    • Only Tiny Tiny RSS lists a web app.
    • Only NetNewsWire lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Only NetNewsWire lists a browser extension.
    Tiny Tiny RSS pricing and details

  5. wallabag

    Open-source read-it-later app you can self-host or use hosted

    • wallabag starts at 11 € per year, or 4 € for 3 months (wallabag.it hosted service). NetNewsWire is free.
    • Only wallabag lists a web app.
    • Only wallabag lists an Android app.
    • Only NetNewsWire lists a macOS app.
    wallabag pricing and details

  6. Karakeep

    Open-source bookmark app that tags saved links, notes and images

    • Karakeep starts at $4 per month, or $40 per year (Pro, Karakeep Cloud). NetNewsWire is free.
    • Only Karakeep lists a web app.
    • Only Karakeep lists an Android app.
    • Only NetNewsWire lists a macOS app.
    Karakeep pricing and details

  7. Linkwarden

    Open-source bookmark manager that preserves a copy of each page

    • Linkwarden starts at $3 per user / month, billed yearly ($4 billed monthly). NetNewsWire is free.
    • Only Linkwarden lists a web app.
    • Only Linkwarden lists an Android app.
    • Only NetNewsWire lists a macOS app.
    Linkwarden pricing and details

  8. linkding

    Minimal, self-hosted bookmark manager with tags and archiving

    • linkding is free. NetNewsWire is free.
    • Only linkding lists a web app.
    • Only NetNewsWire lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • linkding is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    linkding pricing and details

  9. Readeck

    Open-source, self-hosted read-later and bookmark archive

    • Readeck is free. NetNewsWire is free.
    • Only Readeck lists a web app.
    • Only Readeck lists an Android app.
    • Readeck is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Readeck pricing and details

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to NetNewsWire?

Yes. NewsBlur, Miniflux, FreshRSS, Tiny Tiny RSS, wallabag, Karakeep, Linkwarden, linkding and 1 more can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Can NetNewsWire be self-hosted?

The NetNewsWire listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 6, 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 NetNewsWire: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.