NewsBlur vs Tiny Tiny RSS

NewsBlur and Tiny Tiny RSS are both serious RSS readers for power users but with different hosting models. NewsBlur is a hosted service with unique intelligence features — it learns which stories you like and surfaces them. TT-RSS is self-hosted PHP software for complete data ownership.

NewsBlur's intelligence trainer is its differentiator: train it on authors, tags, and sources you like/dislike, and it highlights stories matching your preferences. The reading experience is polished with multiple views (feed, story, original site) and a dedicated Android app.

TT-RSS's advantage is self-hosting: your data on your server, no subscription fees, and no dependency on a third-party service. Its plugin system and filtering are powerful for users who want maximum control over their reading experience.

Feature	NewsBlur	Tiny Tiny RSS
Sugggest Score	30	29
User Rating	—	⭐ 3.8/5 (6)
Category	News & Books	News & Books
Pricing	Freemium	Free
Ease of Use	—	3.0/5
Features Rating	—	4.3/5
Value for Money	—	4.5/5
Customer Support	—	3.0/5

Product Overview

NewsBlur

Description: NewsBlur is a news aggregator and feed reader that allows users to subscribe to RSS and Atom feeds from blogs and news sites. It has customizable topics and intelligence to show the most relevant and interesting articles.

Tiny Tiny RSS

Description: Tiny Tiny RSS is an open source web-based news feed (RSS/Atom) reader and aggregator. It is designed to allow you to read news from any location and device. It is self-hosted, lightweight, and customizable to fit your needs.

Key Features Comparison

NewsBlur Features

• RSS and Atom feed reader
• Customizable topics and feeds
• Full-text search
• Saved search alerts
• Read-later support
• Mobile apps

Tiny Tiny RSS Features

• Web-based RSS/Atom feed reader
• Self-hosted and lightweight
• Customizable feed filters and layouts
• Keyboard shortcuts
• Mobile app support
• OPML import/export
• Plugin support

Pros & Cons Analysis

NewsBlur

Pros

• Intelligent ranking algorithm
• Powerful organization and filtering
• Open source and self-hostable
• Keyboard shortcuts

Cons

• No email newsletter support
• Limited free plan
• No browser extension

Tiny Tiny RSS

Pros

• Open source and self-hosted - no vendor lock-in
• Lightweight and fast
• Highly customizable
• Keyboard shortcuts for quick navigation
• Supports multiple languages

Cons

• Self-hosting requires technical expertise
• Mobile apps lack some advanced features
• Limited integration with 3rd party services

Pricing Comparison

NewsBlur

• Freemium

Tiny Tiny RSS

• Free