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Looking for a Blog / Publishing Alternative?
Meet CommaFeed

Google Reader inspired self-hosted RSS reader.

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25 users
1 user500 users
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Blog / Publishing vs CommaFeed: Feature Comparison

Feature
Blog / Publishing
Paid SaaS
CommaFeed
Open Source
Monthly CostPer-user pricingFree (hosting only)
Data Ownership
Privacy Control
Self-Hosted Option
No Vendor Lock-in
Source Code Access
CustomizableLimitedFully
Automatic UpdatesManual
Managed Infrastructure
Official SupportCommunity
Repository Insights

Community activity and technical details from the CommaFeed repository

License

Apache License 2.0

Open source license for commercial use

Forks

397

Community-maintained copies

Primary Languages

Java
62%
TypeScript
38%
Shell
0%

Top Contributors

#1

Athou

3,782 commits

#2

renovate[bot]

1,018 commits

#3

dependabot[bot]

155 commits

Why Switch from Blog / Publishing to CommaFeed?

Complete Data Ownership

Your data stays on your servers. No third-party access, no data mining, and full compliance with privacy regulations like GDPR and HIPAA.

No Per-User Pricing

Pay only for hosting (~$5-20/month), regardless of team size. Add unlimited users without increasing your costs.

Full Customization

Access the source code and customize CommaFeed to fit your exact workflow. No feature limitations or paywalls.

No Vendor Lock-in

Export your data anytime. Move between hosting providers freely. Your business isn't dependent on a single vendor.

Technical Specs
GitHub Stars3.4k
2w ago
Docker ReadyManual Setup
CategoryMedium / Ghost Pro
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