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Fusion vs NewsBlur
The same facts for both, read from GitHub every night, and the relation a person reviewed.
| Fact | Fusion | NewsBlur |
|---|---|---|
| Language | TypeScript | Python |
| Licence | MIT | MIT |
| Stars | 2.2k | 7.6k |
| Latest | v1.2.1 | v0.2.2 |
| Last push | 2026-10-02 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 6 days between releases | about 16 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 3 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 1+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Feedly. Alternatives to Feedly →
Full replacementFusionLightweight self-hosted reader in a single binary, with groups, search and an installable web app.
Full replacementNewsBlurWeb, iOS and Android reader with story training, text extraction and sharing, self-hosted with Docker Compose.
Fusion
- v1.2.12026-07-28fix: menu interactions not working after updating from Radix to BaseUI
- v1.2.02026-07-17Improve article drawer word wrapping
- v1.1.12026-02-23Improved frontend accessibility and interaction semantics.
- v1.1.02026-02-22Added Fever API support
- v1.0.02026-02-20> Notes: Back up your database files before use!
NewsBlur
- v0.2.22026-08-11NewsBlur CLI v0.2.2
- v0.1.02026-03-17NewsBlur CLI v0.1.0
- Android_13.12.32026-03-04Android v13.12.3
- Android_13.12.22026-02-23Android v13.12.2
- Android_13.12.12026-02-04Android v13.12.1
Fusion
✓ signed The latest release, v1.2.1, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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NewsBlur
unsigned The latest release, v0.2.2, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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