FreshRSS
Filtering, folders and full-text reading in a well-kept self-hosted package.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-08-11
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- AGPL-3.0
- Hosting Model
- Self-host (your server)
- Platforms
- webself-hosteddocker to self-host
- Installation
- Official Docker image/Compose setup, or a PHP web-server installation
- Operational Setup
- The first obstacle is supplying a continuously running server, persistent storage, scheduled feed refreshes, HTTPS, backups, and upgrades; there is no first-party managed free account.
- Where Your Data Lives
- Feeds, articles, read state, tags, users, and settings live in SQLite by default or in PostgreSQL/MySQL/MariaDB; the persistent data directory also holds configuration, caches, and extensions.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- FreshRSS lacks BazQux's no-admin hosted speed, comment-aware feeds, polished mobile-client compatibility, and consistently managed full-text extraction.
Replaces 3 paid apps
up to $15.88/mo ($191/yr) in subscriptions
FreshRSS FAQ
Common questions
Is FreshRSS free and open source?+
FreshRSS is an open-source tool licensed under AGPL-3.0 that runs on self-host. Filtering, folders and full-text reading in a well-kept self-hosted package.
What paid software does FreshRSS replace?+
FreshRSS serves as a free replacement for 3 paid SaaS applications: BazQux Reader, Inoreader, NewsBlur, saving up to $15.88/month ($191/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up FreshRSS?+
Installation: Official Docker image/Compose setup, or a PHP web-server installation. Setup notes: The first obstacle is supplying a continuously running server, persistent storage, scheduled feed refreshes, HTTPS, backups, and upgrades; there is no first-party managed free account.
What is the catch or trade-off with FreshRSS?+
FreshRSS lacks BazQux's no-admin hosted speed, comment-aware feeds, polished mobile-client compatibility, and consistently managed full-text extraction.