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Miniflux vs Newsboat
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| Fact | Miniflux | Newsboat |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Go | C++ |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Stars | 9.8k | 3.9k |
| Latest | 2.3.3 | r2.45 |
| Last push | 2026-10-03 | 2026-10-05 |
| Release cadence | about 28 days between releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 10 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 9 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Feedly. Alternatives to Feedly →
Full replacementMinifluxA minimalist feed reader in one binary, with Fever and Google Reader APIs.
PartialNewsboatTerminal feed reader with podcasts, filters and macros, syncing with several reader services.
Miniflux
unsigned The latest release, 2.3.3, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Newsboat
unsigned The latest release, r2.45, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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