Miniflux vs Feedly

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

Miniflux is one of the open-source self-host replacements for Feedly — license Apache-2.0, 10min docker-compose (Go binary + Postgres) to stand up, and $3 vps easily handles a personal install with hundreds of feeds; postgres can be tiny. Compare against Feedly's Free up to 100 sources; Pro $8/mo; Pro+ $12/mo with AI summarization below.

	Minifluxopen-source	Feedlypaid SaaS
Category	RSS feed reader	RSS feed reader
License / pricing	`Apache-2.0`	Free up to 100 sources; Pro $8/mo; Pro+ $12/mo with AI summarization
Starting price	$0 self-host	$8/user/mo
GitHub	miniflux/v2 ★ 9.22k · last commit todayalive	closed source
Setup time	10min docker-compose (Go binary + Postgres)	SaaS — sign up + bill
Monthly cost	$3 VPS easily handles a personal install with hundreds of feeds; Postgres can be tiny.	from $8/user/mo (Free up to 100 sources; Pro $8/mo; Pro+ $12/mo with AI summarization)

Switching from Feedly to Miniflux

Run the official `miniflux/miniflux:latest` and `postgres:16` images via docker-compose. Export Feedly subscriptions as OPML (Settings → Import / Export → Export to OPML). In Miniflux: Settings → Import → upload OPML — categories and starred items transfer. Use Miniflux's API (or the Fever API compatibility layer) to plug in any third-party reader app like Reeder or NetNewsWire.

Good fit for: Minimalists who want a fast, opinionated RSS backend and prefer a third-party iOS/Android reader over a built-in UI.
Weak at: Magazine layouts and AI summarization — Miniflux is text-first and intentionally feature-narrow.

Other open-source self-host alternatives to Feedly

FreshRSS
AGPL-3.015min docker-compose (PHP + MariaDB or SQLite)$5 VPS for a personal install; SQLite mode runs on a Raspberry Pi.
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 Miniflux a free alternative to Feedly?

Yes — Miniflux is open source under Apache-2.0. Self-host cost: $3 VPS easily handles a personal install with hundreds of feeds; Postgres can be tiny.. Feedly starts at $8/user/mo (Free up to 100 sources; Pro $8/mo; Pro+ $12/mo with AI summarization).

How long does Miniflux take to set up vs Feedly?

Self-hosting Miniflux: 10min docker-compose (Go binary + Postgres). Feedly is a hosted SaaS — sign up and you're in.

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

Good fit for: Minimalists who want a fast, opinionated RSS backend and prefer a third-party iOS/Android reader over a built-in UI.. Weak at: Magazine layouts and AI summarization — Miniflux is text-first and intentionally feature-narrow..