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FreshRSS

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A fast, private, self-hosted RSS reader — your Feedly alternative on a VPS

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info Overview

FreshRSS is a free, self-hosted RSS and Atom feed aggregator that puts every site, blog and news source you follow into one fast, private reader. It is the open-source replacement for cloud readers like Feedly, Inoreader and the discontinued Google Reader: you own the server, so there are no ads, no algorithmic timeline and no tracking of what you read.

Written in PHP, FreshRSS is lightweight and runs on SQLite by default, so a personal instance needs no external database. It supports OPML import and export for easy migration, real-time updates via WebSub, XPath web-scraping for sites without a feed, multi-user accounts, labels, filters and keyboard shortcuts. Thanks to its Google Reader and Fever API compatibility you can read on mobile apps like Reeder, FeedMe and Readrops. Valebyte deploys FreshRSS in one click on port 80 — you create your admin account on the first visit and import your OPML.

check_circle Features

check Aggregate all your RSS and Atom feeds in one fast, clutter-free reader
check Self-hosted on your VPS — your subscriptions and read history stay private, no tracking
check Import and export OPML in one click — migrate from Feedly or Inoreader in minutes
check Read on mobile via the Google Reader and Fever APIs (Reeder, FeedMe, Fluent Reader, Readrops)
check Real-time updates through WebSub (PubSubHubbub) — new articles arrive the moment they publish
check XPath web-scraping builds feeds for sites that don't publish RSS
check Multi-user support, labels, filters, custom queries and keyboard shortcuts
check Lightweight PHP app — runs on SQLite with no external database, deployed in one click on port 80

quiz Frequently Asked Questions

Is FreshRSS a good Feedly alternative? expand_more

Yes. FreshRSS is the most popular self-hosted replacement for Feedly, Inoreader and Google Reader. You import your Feedly OPML in one click and keep every subscription — but on your own server, with no ads, no paywalled tiers and no tracking of what you read.

How much RAM does FreshRSS need? expand_more

Very little. FreshRSS is a lightweight PHP app that runs comfortably on 1 GB of RAM, 1 CPU core and about 5 GB of storage. It uses SQLite by default, so a personal instance needs no separate database server.

Can I read FreshRSS on my phone? expand_more

Yes. FreshRSS is compatible with the Google Reader API and the Fever API, so you can sync it with mobile apps like Reeder, FeedMe, Fluent Reader and Readrops. Your reading position stays in sync across the web interface and every device.

Can I use my own domain? expand_more

Yes. Point your domain at the VPS and Valebyte serves FreshRSS on port 80; you can add a free HTTPS certificate on top. FreshRSS runs entirely on your server, so the domain, data and admin account are all yours.

Is my data private with FreshRSS? expand_more

Completely. Your subscriptions, labels and full reading history live only on your VPS. There are no ads, no algorithmic timeline and no third party analysing your interests — the opposite of a commercial cloud reader.

Does FreshRSS suggest new articles like Feedly's discover feed? expand_more

No, and that is by design. FreshRSS aggregates the feeds you choose to add rather than pushing an ad-driven discover feed. You stay in control of your sources, and you can use OPML or the built-in search to add new ones.