Readflow

Self-Hosted

Open-source feed reader and read-it-later tool with full data control

Overview

Readflow is an open-source feed reader and read-it-later platform built for privacy. It lets you aggregate RSS/Atom feeds, save articles to read later, tag and categorize content, and access it via a responsive web interface. It supports importing from Pocket/Instapaper and exporting to markdown/PDF. Deployment is simple with Docker or docker-compose—just spin up the container and connect to a PostgreSQL database (included in setup). No ads, no third-party tracking, and full control over your data make it ideal for self-hosted users.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  readflow:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: readflow
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Aggregate RSS/Atom feeds and save articles for later
Tag, categorize, and search content intuitively
Import from Pocket/Instapaper and export to markdown/PDF
Self-host via Docker with minimal setup (docker-compose included)

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Readflow hard to install?

Readflow is easy to install using Docker or docker-compose. The setup includes a PostgreSQL database (via docker-compose) and requires only a few commands to spin up the container—no complex manual configuration is needed for basic deployment.

? Is it a good alternative to Feedly or Pocket?

Yes! Readflow merges Feedly’s feed aggregation with Pocket’s read-it-later features in an open-source package. Unlike Feedly, it has no paid tiers for core features; unlike Pocket, your data stays under your control when self-hosted.

? Is it completely free?

Yes—Readflow is open-source (MIT license) and completely free to use. There are no paid features or subscriptions; you can self-host it for free or use the managed instance (with optional donations to support development).

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Tool Info

Pricing Free/Open Source

Category Feed Readers

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Privacy-focused (no ads or third-party tracking)
⊕ Combines feed reading and read-it-later functionality in one tool

Cons

⊖ No native mobile app (relies on responsive web interface)
⊖ Requires basic Docker/database knowledge for self-hosting