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RSSMonsterCommaFeed
Free

Free to self-host with published source code.

 Free

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

Web, Self-hosted Web, Self-hosted
  • Familiar three-pane reading layout
  • Smart folders and search
  • Familiar Google Reader interface and keyboard shortcuts
  • Single Java application with SQLite, so it runs on modest hardware
  • Requires running your own server and database
  • Smaller community than older self-hosted readers
  • 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
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 October 1, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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