FreshRSS

Application128MB+ RAM

Free, self-hosted RSS feed aggregator with mobile support

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Deploy FreshRSS in 3 Steps

Connect Your VPS

Add your server credentials to Server Compass

Select FreshRSS

Choose from our template library

Deploy & Configure

Fill in settings and click Deploy

No Docker knowledge required

Why Self-Host FreshRSS?

FreshRSS is a powerful RSS feed aggregator with mobile support. Self-hosting gives you a private, ad-free news reading experience where your reading habits aren't tracked by corporations or used to build advertising profiles.

Read news from any source without algorithmic filtering

Your reading habits stay completely private

Mobile support through Fever and Google Reader APIs

Extremely lightweight — runs on just 128MB RAM

Extensions for full-text content, YouTube feeds, and more

FreshRSS vs Alternatives

FreshRSS vs Feedly

Feedly tracks your reading and charges for features. FreshRSS is self-hosted, private, and completely free with no limits.

FreshRSS vs Miniflux

Miniflux is minimalist. FreshRSS offers more features including extensions, themes, and a richer feed management interface.

FreshRSS vs Inoreader

Inoreader limits free accounts. FreshRSS is unlimited with full-text search and powerful filtering on your own server.

Why Deploy FreshRSS with Server Compass?

Server Compass deploys FreshRSS with persistent storage for your feeds and read states. At just 128MB RAM, it's perfect for running alongside other services on any VPS.

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After Deployment

After deploying FreshRSS with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup

Create admin account

Add RSS feeds

Configure mobile app access

Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.

FreshRSS FAQ

Common questions about self-hosting FreshRSS

How do I deploy FreshRSS with Server Compass?

Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select FreshRSS from the templates list. Fill in the required configuration and click Deploy. The entire process takes under 3 minutes.

What are the system requirements for FreshRSS?

FreshRSS requires a minimum of 128MB RAM. We recommend a VPS with at least 1024MB RAM for optimal performance. Any modern Linux server with Docker support will work.

Can I migrate my existing FreshRSS data?

Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard FreshRSS backup and restore procedures.

How do I update FreshRSS to the latest version?

Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest FreshRSS image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.

Is FreshRSS free to self-host?

FreshRSS is open-source software. You only pay for your VPS hosting (typically $5-20/month) and optionally Server Compass ($29 one-time). No subscription fees or per-seat pricing.