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Bubo Reader vs CommaFeed: catalog facts
Bubo ReaderCommaFeed
Free

Free to use; the source is published on GitHub.

Free

Free and open source under the Apache licence. A hosted instance is available.

Web, Self-hosted Web, Self-hosted
  • Output is a single static page with nothing to maintain at runtime
  • Reads RSS, Atom and JSON feeds
  • Familiar Google Reader interface and keyboard shortcuts
  • Single Java application with SQLite, so it runs on modest hardware
  • No read or unread tracking, folders or search
  • Needs a Node.js build step to refresh feeds
  • Fewer filtering and automation features than Tiny Tiny RSS
  • Small maintainer team
Self-hosted Self-hosted, Web application
Open source Open source
License not stated License: Apache-2.0
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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