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Head-to-head · RSS Reader Software

NewsBlur vs Miniflux

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score NewsBlur #3 in RSS Reader Software 9.0/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 5 features Visit NewsBlur
Miniflux #4 in RSS Reader Software 8.8/10 Free plan · 15-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Miniflux

NewsBlur leads on 0 checks, Miniflux on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreNewsBlur · 9.0/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialboth

NewsBlur scores higher on our rubric for rss reader software: 9.0 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.

NewsBlur is the better fit for readers wanting intelligence features and self-hosting. Miniflux is the better fit for privacy-focused readers and self-hosters.

  • NewsBlur fits best

    Readers wanting intelligence features and self-hosting

  • Miniflux fits best

    Privacy-focused readers and self-hosters

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Side by side

Feature NewsBlur 9.0/10 Visit ↗ Miniflux 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.8
Ranking #3 in RSS Reader Software #4 in RSS Reader Software
Best for Readers wanting intelligence features and self-hosting Privacy-focused readers and self-hosters
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $36/yr $15/yr
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 30 days 15 days
Free trial length 30 days · no card needed 15 days
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, Linux
Support Email, Community Email, Docs
Integrations 7 integrations 25+ integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business
Features NewsBlur 0/5 · Miniflux 0/5
Full-text extraction Not checked yet Not checked yet
Filter rules Not checked yet Not checked yet
Offline reading Not checked yet Not checked yet
Mobile apps Not checked yet Not checked yet
Team sharing Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Feed limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan includes real-time updates, training, sharing, saving, and mobile apps
  • Paid tiers add search, archives, AI briefings, text view, and higher feed limits
  • Self-hosted open-source edition offers Docker installation and data ownership
  • Supports Atom, RSS, and JSON Feed sources
  • Offers extraction, search, bookmarks, and categories
  • Includes REST API, authentication options, and integrations
Cons
  • The free plan supports up to 64 sites
  • Full archives, story clustering, and Ask AI require Premium Archive
  • Premium Pro is billed monthly at $29 and targets advanced needs
  • Hosted access is billed annually
  • Self-hosting requires managing your own server
  • The product focuses on general-purpose feed reading
Our verdict

NewsBlur is a personal reader and aggregator for RSS and web feeds, available on the web, iOS, and Android. It suits readers who want more than a chronological stream: its feature set includes story training by author, tag, title, and full…

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Miniflux is a minimalist, open-source feed reader for people who want control over how they read and manage subscriptions. It supports Atom, RSS, and JSON Feed sources through a readability-focused web interface, with original article…

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  1. NewsBlurRSS Reader Software 9.0Free plan · 30-day trial
  2. MinifluxRSS Reader Software 8.8Free plan · 15-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • NewsBlur — where it wins

    • Free plan includes real-time updates, training, sharing, saving, and mobile apps
    • Paid tiers add search, archives, AI briefings, text view, and higher feed limits
    • Self-hosted open-source edition offers Docker installation and data ownership

    Where it doesn't

    • The free plan supports up to 64 sites
    • Full archives, story clustering, and Ask AI require Premium Archive
    • Premium Pro is billed monthly at $29 and targets advanced needs

  • Miniflux — where it wins

    • Supports Atom, RSS, and JSON Feed sources
    • Offers extraction, search, bookmarks, and categories
    • Includes REST API, authentication options, and integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Hosted access is billed annually
    • Self-hosting requires managing your own server
    • The product focuses on general-purpose feed reading
  • NewsBlur9.0/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

    A flexible RSS reader for intelligence features, mobile reading, and self-hosted control.

    Visit NewsBlurFull verdict →
  • Miniflux8.8/10 · Free plan · 15-day trial

    A privacy-focused RSS reader with hosted and self-hosted options.

    Visit MinifluxFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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