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CommaFeed vs BazQux Reader: catalog facts
CommaFeed	BazQux Reader
Free Free and open source under the Apache licence. A hosted instance is available.	Paid A paid subscription is required after the trial.
Web, Self-hosted	Web, Browser extension
Familiar Google Reader interface and keyboard shortcuts Single Java application with SQLite, so it runs on modest hardware	Pulls in comment threads alongside articles, which almost no reader does Very fast interface modelled directly on Google Reader
Fewer filtering and automation features than Tiny Tiny RSS Small maintainer team	Paid subscription only after the trial One-person project with a plain interface
Self-hosted, Web application	Hosted service, Browser extension
Open source	Closed source
License: Apache-2.0	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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