Miniflux vs Tiny Tiny RSS
Self-host pick — both replace Feedly (RSS feed reader).
Both Miniflux and Tiny Tiny RSS self-host as a replacement for Feedly (RSS feed reader). Pick Miniflux if you want the lighter footprint — 10min docker-compose (Go binary + Postgres), $3 vps easily handles a personal install with hundreds of feeds; postgres can be tiny. Pick Tiny Tiny RSS if you need power users who lived inside Feedly's filters and saved searches and want equivalent automation — 20min docker-compose (PHP + Postgres + nginx) and $5-10 vps; postgres footprint matters above ~500 feeds.
| Minifluxopen-source | Tiny Tiny RSSopen-source | |
|---|---|---|
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Setup time | 10min docker-compose (Go binary + Postgres) | 20min docker-compose (PHP + Postgres + nginx) |
| Monthly cost | $3 VPS easily handles a personal install with hundreds of feeds; Postgres can be tiny. | $5-10 VPS; Postgres footprint matters above ~500 feeds. |
| GitHub | miniflux/v2 | TinyTinyRSS/tt-rss |
| Replaces | Feedly | Feedly |
Good fit for
Miniflux
Minimalists who want a fast, opinionated RSS backend and prefer a third-party iOS/Android reader over a built-in UI.
Weak at:Magazine layouts and AI summarization — Miniflux is text-first and intentionally feature-narrow.
Tiny Tiny RSS
Power users who lived inside Feedly's filters and saved searches and want equivalent automation.
Weak at:Setup is fussier than Miniflux/FreshRSS; defaults aren't beautiful — you'll want a community theme.
In a terminal? npx -y github:SolvoHQ/os-alt-cli feedly prints Feedly's self-host options including both —
how the CLI works →
FAQ
Which is easier to self-host, Miniflux or Tiny Tiny RSS?
Miniflux: 10min docker-compose (Go binary + Postgres). Tiny Tiny RSS: 20min docker-compose (PHP + Postgres + nginx).
What does each cost to run?
Miniflux: $3 VPS easily handles a personal install with hundreds of feeds; Postgres can be tiny.. Tiny Tiny RSS: $5-10 VPS; Postgres footprint matters above ~500 feeds.. Both projects are free and open source.
Do Miniflux and Tiny Tiny RSS replace the same SaaS?
Yes — both are open-source alternatives to Feedly.