- GitHub stars
- 16,281
- License
- AGPL-3.0
- Latest release
- 1.30.1
5 October 2026 - Last commit
- 12 October 2026
- Runs on
- PHP, Docker
Commits per month, last 12 months
687 commits
Replaces
Paid products FreshRSS can stand in for.
How to self-host FreshRSS
FreshRSS runs on PHP and Docker. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.
- Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
- Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
- Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
- Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.
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Questions
Is FreshRSS free?
Yes. FreshRSS is open source under the AGPL-3.0 license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.
Can I self-host FreshRSS?
Yes. FreshRSS runs on PHP and Docker. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
What does FreshRSS replace?
People use FreshRSS instead of Feedly or Inoreader.
Is FreshRSS still maintained?
The last change to FreshRSS's code was on 12 October 2026, with 687 commits in the last 12 months.
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