Linkwarden
Focus: bookmarks, read it later and web archive. Shares self-hosted and open source with Glance. Adds iOS, Android and Chrome. Same 4.7 rating.
Web AppFreeWeb, iOS
4.7Visit
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Glance
A self-hosted dashboard that puts all your feeds on one page.
Built with love by Shushant Lakhyani. Building bestproductivityresources.com
What is Glance?
Glance is a free, open-source, self-hosted dashboard that gathers RSS feeds, subreddits, Hacker News, YouTube uploads, weather, calendars and site status into one fast page. You set it up in a single YAML file, add as many pages and widgets as you like, and run it as one small binary or Docker container.
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Pros
- Everything you check daily on one page
- Light and quick to load
- Free and open source
Cons
- Set-up is done by editing a YAML file
- Needs a server or always-on computer to host
Who should use Glance
People who want one calm start page instead of opening a dozen sites every morning.
Who may not need it
Anyone who prefers a ready-made app with no configuration.
Glance alternatives
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FreshRSS
Focus: rss reader, news aggregator and feeds. Shares self-hosted and open source with Glance. Rated 4.6 (Glance: 4.7).
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Homelable
Focus: homelab and monitoring. Shares dashboard and self-hosted with Glance. Adds Linux. Rated 4.4 (Glance: 4.7).
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wallabag
Focus: read later and readwise reader alternative. Shares self-hosted and open source with Glance. Adds iOS, Android and Chrome. Rated 4.2 (Glance: 4.7).
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Focus: documents and ocr. Shares self-hosted and open source with Glance. Adds Linux. Same 4.7 rating.
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Free alternatives to Glance
Free resources that cover similar ground.
calibre
Focus: ebooks, ebook converter and library. Shares open source with Glance. A desktop app, not a web app. Adds Windows, macOS and Linux. Same 4.7 rating.
Desktop AppFreeWindows, macOS
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NetNewsWire
Focus: rss reader, mac app and news. Shares open source with Glance. A desktop app, not a web app. Adds macOS and iOS. Same 4.7 rating.
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4.7Visit
Actual Budget
Focus: budgeting and personal finance. Shares self-hosted and open source with Glance. Adds Windows, macOS and Linux. Rated 4.6 (Glance: 4.7).
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4.6Visit
TrendRadar
Focus: trends, news monitoring and ai alerts. Shares rss and self-hosted with Glance. An automation tool, not a web app. Adds Linux. Rated 4.5 (Glance: 4.7).
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Vikunja
Focus: kanban, gantt and trello alternative. Shares open source and self-hosted with Glance. Rated 4.4 (Glance: 4.7).
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4.4Visit
AeroSpace
Focus: tiling window manager, window management and keyboard shortcuts. Shares open source and github with Glance. A Mac app, not a web app. Adds macOS. Same 4.7 rating.
Mac AppFreemacOS
4.7Visit
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