NewsBlur - News reader vs Reader for Selfoss
Side-by-side comparison of two open source alternatives
NewsBlur - News reader
Newsblur is software that runs on a server and collects RSS/Atom feeds for you to read. If you don't have your own server you can sign up for a freemium account at newsblur.com. The feeds can be read in a web browser or using this app. Features: * Synchronizes with NewsBlur servers so keep your stories and read/unread status consistent * Read all of your news subscriptions (RSS feeds) * Read while offline and re-sync read and saved stories when online again. * Share and comment on the news with friends * Multiple device support (Web, Android, iOS) * Meet new people who share the same interests * Collapsible folders * Save stories * Dark mode for night time reading * Multiple viewing options for stories * Training your feeds - Hide the stories you don't like and highlight the stories you do. * River of news - show stories from several different feeds in a single view
Reader for Selfoss
A new RSS reader for selfoss. What it does: Fetches read, unread, and favorite feeds. Marking as read, marking as favorite. Manage selfoss sources from the app. Add an RSS feed from within the app, or by sharing a link from your browser. Choose between multiple light and dark themes. PS: It only works with Selfoss
| Feature | NewsBlur - News reader | Reader for Selfoss |
|---|---|---|
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0-only |
| Install sources | F-DroidGitHub | F-Droid |
| Categories | NotesNews | NotesNewsBrowser |
| Features | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking |
| Platforms | Android | Android |
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