FreshRSS vs Tiny Tiny RSS
Self-host pick — both replace Feedly (RSS feed reader).
Both FreshRSS and Tiny Tiny RSS self-host as a replacement for Feedly (RSS feed reader). Pick FreshRSS if you want the lighter footprint — 15min docker-compose (PHP + MariaDB or SQLite), $5 vps for a personal install; sqlite mode runs on a raspberry pi. Pick Tiny Tiny RSS if you need power users who lived inside Feedly's filters and saved searches and want equivalent automation — 20min docker-compose (PHP + Postgres + nginx) and $5-10 vps; postgres footprint matters above ~500 feeds.
| FreshRSSopen-source | Tiny Tiny RSSopen-source | |
|---|---|---|
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Setup time | 15min docker-compose (PHP + MariaDB or SQLite) | 20min docker-compose (PHP + Postgres + nginx) |
| Monthly cost | $5 VPS for a personal install; SQLite mode runs on a Raspberry Pi. | $5-10 VPS; Postgres footprint matters above ~500 feeds. |
| GitHub | FreshRSS/FreshRSS | TinyTinyRSS/tt-rss |
| Replaces | Feedly | Feedly |
Good fit for
FreshRSS
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.
Tiny Tiny RSS
Power users who lived inside Feedly's filters and saved searches and want equivalent automation.
Weak at:Setup is fussier than Miniflux/FreshRSS; defaults aren't beautiful — you'll want a community theme.
In a terminal? npx -y github:SolvoHQ/os-alt-cli feedly prints Feedly's self-host options including both —
how the CLI works →
FAQ
Which is easier to self-host, FreshRSS or Tiny Tiny RSS?
FreshRSS: 15min docker-compose (PHP + MariaDB or SQLite). Tiny Tiny RSS: 20min docker-compose (PHP + Postgres + nginx).
What does each cost to run?
FreshRSS: $5 VPS for a personal install; SQLite mode runs on a Raspberry Pi.. Tiny Tiny RSS: $5-10 VPS; Postgres footprint matters above ~500 feeds.. Both projects are free and open source.
Do FreshRSS and Tiny Tiny RSS replace the same SaaS?
Yes — both are open-source alternatives to Feedly.