RSS Readers
This category gathers RSS feed aggregators you can host yourself, to follow news and blogs without relying on an external service that could shut down or change its terms.
See applications ↓Use a self-hosted RSS reader if you follow many news sources or blogs and prefer to keep control over that tool rather than depending on a third-party service.
RSS Readers applications
| Application | Needs a database? | Size | Recommended for |
|---|---|---|---|
| FreshRSS | — | 10.63 MB | Users who follow a high volume of sources and want a fast, self-hosted alternative to commercial online RSS readers. |
| Miniflux | — | 1.34 MB | Users who want a distraction-free, minimalist RSS reader and can keep using their usual mobile reading app thanks to the Fever API. |
| Reader Self | Yes | 6.35 MB | Users who valued the Google Reader experience and want something similar, with multi-language support and LDAP authentication for corporate environments. |
| selfoss | — | 17.53 MB | Users who want to combine RSS with other content sources in a single panel and don't mind configuring plugins to extend it. |
| SimplePie | No | 8.82 MB | Developers who need to display RSS feed content inside their own website or application, not a standalone RSS reader for personal use. |
| Tiny Tiny RSS | — | 12.12 MB | Power users who follow many news sources and want a fast reading experience similar to a desktop client. |
FreshRSS
A self-hosted, fast RSS aggregator that can handle over 100,000 articles with no issues.
See full guide →Miniflux
A minimalist, efficient RSS reader, compatible with the Fever API to reuse existing reading apps.
See full guide →Reader Self
A Google Reader-style RSS aggregator with folders, automatic tags and classic keyboard shortcuts.
See full guide →selfoss
A multipurpose RSS reader that also aggregates tweets and other sources through a plugin system called 'Spouts'.
See full guide →SimplePie
A PHP library for processing RSS feeds inside your own website, with no database required.
See full guide →Tiny Tiny RSS
An open-source RSS/Atom reader and aggregator with an experience close to a desktop app.
See full guide →Frequently asked questions about rss readers
Do these RSS readers work on mobile?
Yes, most offer a mobile-friendly web interface and, in some cases, compatibility with third-party RSS reader apps via API.
Do I need a lot of server resources for an RSS reader?
No, this kind of application usually has light requirements, suitable for miHosting's professional shared hosting.
Install any of these applications today
All of them are available from minute one on miHosting's professional shared hosting, with Softaculous, PHP and databases already configured.