Miniflux
Minimalist open-source feed reader, self-hosted or hosted
What is Miniflux?
Miniflux is a minimalist feed reader that runs in the browser and is built around readability, speed and privacy. It can fetch the original article when a feed carries only a summary, strips trackers from content and is driven largely by keyboard shortcuts. The software is free and open source under the Apache 2.0 license for self-hosting, and its developer also sells a hosted version for a flat yearly fee.
Miniflux has a free plan. Paid plans start at $15 per year (hosted version). See every plan
Good for
- Readers who want a fast, plain RSS reader with no ads or tracking
- Self-hosters comfortable running a server with PostgreSQL
- People who navigate their feeds with keyboard shortcuts
- Anyone looking for a low-cost hosted RSS reader
Worth knowing
- 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.
Key features
- Feed reading
- Reads Atom, RSS and JSON Feed, imports and exports OPML, handles podcast, video and image enclosures, and plays YouTube videos inside the reader.
- Original article fetching
- When a feed shows only a summary, Miniflux can fetch the original page and extract the article with a local Readability parser. Custom scraper and rewrite rules are supported.
- Privacy protections
- Removes pixel trackers and tracking parameters from URLs, proxies media, blocks external JavaScript and sends no referrer. There is no telemetry or advertising.
- Keyboard-driven interface
- A minimal, responsive web interface with a wide range of keyboard shortcuts, optional touch gestures, light, dark and system themes, and custom stylesheets.
- Categories, search and filters
- Articles are organized with categories and bookmarks, searched in full text through Postgres, included or excluded by regex filters, and can be shared publicly one at a time.
- Integrations and API
- Saves articles to more than 25 services, sends webhooks, offers a REST API with Go and Python clients, and works with mobile apps that support the Fever or Google Reader API.
Miniflux pricing
- Starts at
- $15 per year (hosted version)
- Free plan
- The software is free and open source under the Apache 2.0 license when run on your own server. The hosted version has no free plan, only a 15-day trial.
- Free trial
- 15-day free trial of the hosted version; the account and its data are removed if you do not subscribe
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Self-hosted | Free | The complete open-source reader on your own server, shipped as a single binary, Debian and RPM packages or a Docker image. |
| Paid Hosting | $15per year, not renewed automatically | Run by Miniflux's developer on a server in Finland, with feeds refreshed every 1-2 hours and email support in English or French. |
Read from miniflux.app on Oct 6, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Miniflux before you buy.
Works with
- Instapaper
- Wallabag
- Readwise Reader
- Notion
- Pinboard
- Linkding
- Linkwarden
- Telegram
Miniflux alternatives
- Miniflux vs Feedbin
Free trial · from $7/mo
- Miniflux vs NewsBlur
Free plan · from $36/yr
- Miniflux vs Inoreader
Free plan · from $7.50/mo
Common questions
Is Miniflux free?
Miniflux has a free plan. The software is free and open source under the Apache 2.0 license when run on your own server. The hosted version has no free plan, only a 15-day trial. Paid plans start at $15 per year (hosted version).
How much does Miniflux cost?
Miniflux lists 2 plans. Self-hosted: Free. Paid Hosting: $15 per year, not renewed automatically. Prices were read from miniflux.app on Oct 6, 2026.
What platforms does Miniflux work on?
Miniflux is available on Web.
Does Miniflux have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 6, 2026. Miniflux is listed for Web.
Does Miniflux have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 6, 2026. Miniflux is listed for Web.
Is Miniflux open source?
Yes. Miniflux is open source, according to its own site. It can also be run on a server of your own.
Does Miniflux have an API?
Yes. Miniflux offers a public API, according to its own site.
What does Miniflux integrate with?
Miniflux's listing names Instapaper, Wallabag, Readwise Reader, Notion, Pinboard, Linkding, Linkwarden and Telegram. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Does Miniflux have a free trial?
Yes. 15-day free trial of the hosted version; the account and its data are removed if you do not subscribe.
Who makes Miniflux?
Miniflux is made by Frédéric Guillot. It dates from 2013.
What are the alternatives to Miniflux?
The closest alternatives to Miniflux in our directory are FreshRSS, Tiny Tiny RSS, Feedbin, NewsBlur and Inoreader. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Miniflux.
Sources for this page
The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 6, 2026.