open sourceAGPL-3.0Hosted★ 39kactive aug 2026
Folo
A modern hosted feed reader with 150 free feeds; self-hosting the backend is not on the menu.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-08-11
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- AGPL-3.0
- Hosting Model
- Hosted (their cloud)
- Platforms
- desktopmobilewebthey host it
- Installation
- Hosted signup in the web app or install the official desktop/mobile client
- Where Your Data Lives
- Subscriptions, lists, inbox items, read state, actions, and account metadata live in Folo's hosted backend with client-side caches; the open client does not include a supported self-hostable backend.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Folo's free plan caps feeds and AI actions and does not reproduce BazQux's comment-aware reading, dense power-user interface, or equally predictable full-text behavior.
Replaces 1 paid app
up to $2.50/mo ($30/yr) in subscriptions
Folo FAQ
Common questions
Is Folo free and open source?+
Folo is an open-source tool licensed under AGPL-3.0 that runs on hosted. A modern hosted feed reader with 150 free feeds; self-hosting the backend is not on the menu.
What paid software does Folo replace?+
Folo serves as a free replacement for 1 paid SaaS application: BazQux Reader, saving up to $2.50/month ($30/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up Folo?+
Installation: Hosted signup in the web app or install the official desktop/mobile client.
What is the catch or trade-off with Folo?+
Folo's free plan caps feeds and AI actions and does not reproduce BazQux's comment-aware reading, dense power-user interface, or equally predictable full-text behavior.