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Feedly vs Wallabag
Feedly vs Wallabag
A side-by-side look at Feedly (the paid SaaS) and Wallabag (the open source alternative). Use this page to decide if the switch fits your team and workflow.
| Feedly | Wallabag | |
|---|---|---|
| Tagline | Modern RSS reader with AI filtering. | Self-hosted read-it-later and article archiver. |
| License | Proprietary SaaS | MIT |
| Pricing | Free tier; Pro from $8/month. | Free to self-host · optional paid hosted plan |
| Self-host option | No | Yes — difficulty 2/5 |
| Hosted cloud available | Yes (only option) | Yes |
| Desktop apps | Varies by product | Web only |
| Mobile apps | Official apps typically available | iOS, Android |
Ad slot — between tables
Best for
When you also want to save articles for offline reading, not just subscribe.
Wallabag strengths
- Mature Pocket-style experience.
- Browser extensions for all major browsers.
- Full-text archival of saved articles.
Wallabag weaknesses
- UI polish lags commercial competitors.
- Setup requires PHP stack.
- Mobile apps rely on your self-hosted instance.
What's the catch with Feedly?
- Pricing has climbed steeply for Pro features.
- Cloud-only — your feed list and saved items live in their silo.
- Recently leaned heavily into AI filtering for higher tiers.
Still unsure?
Check the full list of alternatives to Feedly: see Feedly alternatives, or learn more about Wallabag on its project page.