Self-hosted RSS readers offer users a way to customize their feeds and have more control over their data and privacy. One of the main advantages of using a self-hosted RSS reader is that it allows you to avoid the algorithms that drive many commercial platforms. These algorithms are designed to show you content that they think you’ll be interested in based on your past browsing history and other factors. With a self-hosted RSS reader, you have complete control over what you see in your feed and can customize it to your liking. In this post, we’ll take a look at some of the top self-hosted RSS readers that are currently available.

  1. Miniflux - A lightweight, open-source RSS reader that is easy to set up and customize. It has a simple interface and supports multiple users, making it a good option for personal or team use. It has mobile friendly design.
  2. FreshRSS - An open-source RSS reader that can be self-hosted. It has a range of features including support for multiple feeds, categories, and tags, as well as the ability to import and export feeds. It also has a dedicated mobile app available for Android devices.
  3. Tiny Tiny RSS - A web-based RSS reader that can be self-hosted on your own server. It has a range of customization options and supports multiple users and feeds. Like FreshRSS, this Tiny RSS too has an android client.
  4. Selfoss - An open-source, self-hosted RSS reader that has a responsive design and a range of features including support for multiple feeds and users, as well as the ability to import and export feeds. It has mobile friendly design.
  5. Feedbin - A paid RSS reader that can be self-hosted on your own server. It has a range of features including support for multiple feeds and users, as well as the ability to import and export feeds. It also offers integration with a number of third-party services. This reader has a dedicated mobile app available for both iOS and Android devices.

Self-hosted RSS readers offer a number of benefits to users who are looking for more control over their feeds and privacy. With a self-hosted reader, you are not being tracked by algorithms or commercial interests, and you have the ability to customize your feed to your liking. You can choose exactly what you want to see, rather than being presented with an endless stream of content that has been optimized for you. Additionally, self-hosting allows you to detach from your feed when you need to, rather than feeling like you’re constantly being pulled back into the stream of content.

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P.S.:

In addition to the self-hosted RSS readers that I mentioned earlier, user trynewideas on hacker news thread suggested more. You might want to check these out!

  1. NewsBlur - This is an open-source, self-hosted RSS reader with a range of features including support for multiple users and feeds, as well as the ability to import and export feeds. Mobile client: Yes (iOS and Android)
  2. Stringer - This is an open-source, self-hosted RSS reader that has a simple, minimalist interface and a range of customization options. Mobile client: No
  3. CommaFeed - This is an open-source, self-hosted RSS reader with a range of features including support for multiple feeds and users, as well as the ability to import and export feeds. Mobile client: Yes (iOS and Android)
  4. Yarr - This is an open-source, self-hosted RSS reader with a simple, lightweight design and a range of customization options. Mobile client: No
  5. News app for Nextcloud - This is a self-hosted RSS reader that is designed to be used in conjunction with the Nextcloud cloud storage platform. It has a range of features including support for multiple users and feeds, as well as the ability to import and export feeds. Mobile client: Yes (iOS and Android)
  6. Newspipe - This is an open-source, self-hosted RSS reader with a range of features including support for multiple feeds and users, as well as the ability to import and export feeds. Mobile client: No
  7. Feedbunch - This is an open-source, self-hosted RSS reader with a range of features including support for multiple feeds and users, as well as the ability to import and export feeds. It also offers integration with a number of third-party services. Mobile client: No