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CommaFeedRSSMonster
Free

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

 Free

Free to self-host with published source code.

Web, Self-hosted Web, Self-hosted
  • Familiar Google Reader interface and keyboard shortcuts
  • Single Java application with SQLite, so it runs on modest hardware
  • Familiar three-pane reading layout
  • Smart folders and search
  • Fewer filtering and automation features than Tiny Tiny RSS
  • Small maintainer team
  • Requires running your own server and database
  • Smaller community than older self-hosted readers
Self-hosted, Web application Self-hosted
Open source Open source
License: Apache-2.0 License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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