MinifluxvsQMReader
Two self-hosted Feed Reader projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Miniflux | QMReader | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 47/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 85 in Feed Reader | #41 of 85 in Feed Reader |
| GitHub stars | 9 852 | 261 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +123 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 12 |
| Latest release | 2.3.4 · 19 Oct 2026 | v1.0.14 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Go | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
Miniflux scores 73/100 against 47/100 for QMReader, so it is the safer default.
QMReader ships more often: 12 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for Miniflux.
If you want the quickest setup, Miniflux is easier to run; QMReader needs more configuration.
Miniflux is growing faster right now (+123 stars in 30 days).
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