Free, open-source alternatives to RSS.app
Create RSS feeds for sites that have none. 2 apps you can run yourself instead of RSS.app, sorted by how well they replace it. Each one is open source, so your data stays with you.
RSSHubBest match
Easy to use, and extensible RSS feed aggregator capable of generating RSS feeds from pretty much everything ranging from social media to university departments.
RSS-Bridge
Generate RSS/ATOM feeds for websites which don't have one.
Side by side
| App | Stars | License | Activity | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RSSHub | 46,503 | MIT | Node.js, Docker | |
| RSS-Bridge | 9,288 | Unlicense | PHP, Docker |
Why replace RSS.app?
RSS.app works, but your data lives in someone else's account, the price can change at any time, and features can disappear. An open-source app you run yourself is yours: you choose where it runs, who can see the data, and when to update.
Questions
What is the best free alternative to RSS.app?
RSSHub is the closest open-source replacement for RSS.app in our list. RSS-Bridge are worth a look too, depending on what you need.
Can I self-host an alternative to RSS.app?
Yes. All 2 apps on this page are open source and can run on your own server, usually with Docker, or on a managed host that installs them for you.