Selfoss

Self-Hosted

Open-source, self-hosted feed reader and content aggregator

Overview

Selfoss is a flexible self-hosted feed reader and content aggregator supporting RSS/Atom feeds, podcasts, social media updates, and various other content sources. Users can categorize, tag, and search content with customizable filters, plus a responsive interface for seamless use on mobile or desktop. Deploy via Docker (simplest option), PHP server, or pre-built packages; compatible with SQLite, MySQL, or PostgreSQL databases. Ideal for privacy-focused users wanting full control over their content consumption and no reliance on third-party services.

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:
  selfoss:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: selfoss
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Supports RSS/Atom feeds, podcasts, and social media updates
Customizable categorization, tagging, and search functionality
Flexible deployment (Docker, PHP server, multiple database options)

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Selfoss hard to install?

Docker deployment is simple (one command), while manual setup needs a PHP 7.4+ server, web server (Apache/Nginx), and a database (SQLite, MySQL, PostgreSQL). Official documentation provides clear step-by-step guides for all options.

? Is Selfoss a good alternative to Feedly?

Yes—if you value privacy and self-hosting. It offers core feed aggregation features but gives full data control, unlike Feedly's SaaS model. However, Feedly has more advanced AI-powered content recommendations.

? Is Selfoss completely free?

Absolutely—Selfoss is open-source under the GPLv3 license, with no hidden costs, subscription tiers, or paid add-ons. All features are available for free to self-host.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free/Open Source

Category Feed Readers

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Privacy-focused (full control over personal data)
⊕ No subscription fees or paid tiers

Cons

⊖ Requires basic server setup knowledge for manual installation
⊖ Lacks advanced AI recommendations compared to SaaS alternatives