FreshRSS vs Feedly

Self-host swap-in for Feedly. · Self-host Feedly · FreshRSS on os-alt

FreshRSS is one of the open-source self-host replacements for Feedly — license AGPL-3.0, 15min docker-compose (PHP + MariaDB or SQLite) to stand up, and $5 vps for a personal install; sqlite mode runs on a raspberry pi. Compare against Feedly's Free up to 100 sources; Pro $8/mo; Pro+ $12/mo with AI summarization below.

	FreshRSSopen-source	Feedlypaid SaaS
Category	RSS feed reader	RSS feed reader
License / pricing	`AGPL-3.0`	Free up to 100 sources; Pro $8/mo; Pro+ $12/mo with AI summarization
Starting price	$0 self-host	$8/user/mo
GitHub	FreshRSS/FreshRSS ★ 15.0k · last commit 1d agoalive	closed source
Setup time	15min docker-compose (PHP + MariaDB or SQLite)	SaaS — sign up + bill
Monthly cost	$5 VPS for a personal install; SQLite mode runs on a Raspberry Pi.	from $8/user/mo (Free up to 100 sources; Pro $8/mo; Pro+ $12/mo with AI summarization)

Switching from Feedly to FreshRSS

Pull `freshrss/freshrss:latest`. Feedly OPML export imports through Subscription management → Import / Export. FreshRSS includes a polished web reader with multiple themes, supports the Google Reader / Fever / Nextcloud News APIs (so Reeder, NetNewsWire, FluentReader all work), and has built-in feed-content extraction for sites that publish only summaries.

Good fit for: Users who want both a usable web reader and broad mobile-app compatibility — the most balanced choice.
Weak at: PHP stack feels dated next to Miniflux's single Go binary; updates need migration steps occasionally.

Other open-source self-host alternatives to Feedly

Miniflux
Apache-2.010min docker-compose (Go binary + Postgres)$3 VPS easily handles a personal install with hundreds of feeds; Postgres can be tiny.
Tiny Tiny RSS
GPL-3.020min docker-compose (PHP + Postgres + nginx)$5-10 VPS; Postgres footprint matters above ~500 feeds.

In a terminal? npx os-alt feedly prints Feedly's self-host options — how the CLI works →

FAQ

Is FreshRSS a free alternative to Feedly?

Yes — FreshRSS is open source under AGPL-3.0. Self-host cost: $5 VPS for a personal install; SQLite mode runs on a Raspberry Pi.. Feedly starts at $8/user/mo (Free up to 100 sources; Pro $8/mo; Pro+ $12/mo with AI summarization).

How long does FreshRSS take to set up vs Feedly?

Self-hosting FreshRSS: 15min docker-compose (PHP + MariaDB or SQLite). Feedly is a hosted SaaS — sign up and you're in.

What is FreshRSS good at, and what is it weak at?

Good fit for: Users who want both a usable web reader and broad mobile-app compatibility — the most balanced choice.. Weak at: PHP stack feels dated next to Miniflux's single Go binary; updates need migration steps occasionally..