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Memos vs Miniflux
A side-by-side editorial comparison of Memos and Miniflux — release velocity, themes, recent moves, and the top alternatives to consider.
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Memos vs Miniflux: at a glance
What is Memos?
Memos adopts calendar versions and rebuilds writing around one block editor.
Memos has moved to calendar versioning, with 26.10 candidates following 0.31 and versions now written YY.MM.N. 26.10.0-rc.2 replaces the editor with one block editor shared by writing and reading, and turns the instance-wide memo length and upload caps into ordered per-user usage limits that also cover memo count and total storage. rc.1 added editor suggestions and transcription of existing audio attachments, and Spaces now follow the user across Timeline, Calendar, Map and Attachments.
What is Miniflux?
Miniflux adds group-based admin roles and lets passkeys be the only login.
Miniflux 2.3.5 adds OpenID Connect admin role mapping from group claims, a force option on the feed refresh API and validation of CSS selectors in rewrite and scraper rules. Passkeys can now serve as the only login method when local authentication is disabled. The security list is long again, covering session sign-out on password change, feed cookie scoping and SSRF bypass blocks, following similar work in 2.3.4.
Memos vs Miniflux: editorial side-by-side
Memos
5.0COLLAB
Memos adopts calendar versions and rebuilds writing around one block editor.
◆ Current state
Memos has moved to calendar versioning, with 26.10 candidates following 0.31 and versions now written YY.MM.N. 26.10.0-rc.2 replaces the editor with one block editor shared by writing and reading, and turns the instance-wide memo length and upload caps into ordered per-user usage limits that also cover memo count and total storage. rc.1 added editor suggestions and transcription of existing audio attachments, and Spaces now follow the user across Timeline, Calendar, Map and Attachments.
◆ Where it's heading
Spaces made Memos multi-user, and usage limits are what an administrator needs once several people share an instance. The candidate keeps spending compatibility to get there: upgrading signs everyone out because access tokens are bound to the password, and the old size settings are removed without migration, leaving defaults of 8 KiB per memo and 32 MiB per file. The HTTP layer also moved to the Go standard library, with operators asked to report reverse-proxy differences.
◆ Prediction
Expect 26.10.0 stable with those upgrade notes intact. Reverse-proxy reports against the new HTTP layer are the likeliest cause of another candidate.
Miniflux
5.0COLLAB
Miniflux adds group-based admin roles and lets passkeys be the only login.
◆ Current state
Miniflux 2.3.5 adds OpenID Connect admin role mapping from group claims, a force option on the feed refresh API and validation of CSS selectors in rewrite and scraper rules. Passkeys can now serve as the only login method when local authentication is disabled. The security list is long again, covering session sign-out on password change, feed cookie scoping and SSRF bypass blocks, following similar work in 2.3.4.
◆ Where it's heading
The two threads from earlier this year continue, but the security work has broadened from authentication strictness to the server's network and session behavior. SSO is the new thread: admin mapping and an authentication settings page make Miniflux easier to run for a group rather than one person. API additions and validation messages keep serving people driving it from other software.
◆ Prediction
The next release likely adds more identity options around OIDC and further SSRF hardening, since both have moved in consecutive releases. Neither is promised in these notes.
Alternatives to Memos and Miniflux
Other Collab products tracked by Sparkpulse, ranked by recent ship velocity. Each card links to a full editorial trajectory and lets you pivot into a head-to-head comparison with either Memos or Miniflux.
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Recent activity from Memos and Miniflux
Latest ship moves from both products, interleaved chronologically. ⚡ = editorial spark.
- 3h agoMiniflux2.3.5 adds OIDC admin role mapping and passkey-only login
- 6d agoMemosOne block editor, per-user usage limits and calendar versions
- 13d agoMiniflux2.3.4 adds Gotify and tightens SSRF protections
- 23d agoMemosEditor suggestions, audio transcription, unified browsing
- 1mo agoMemosCalendar and Map pages, moving memos between Spaces
- 2mo agoMemosCollaborative Spaces, author-owned memos, and Saved Views ⚡
- 3mo agoMemosEmbedded MCP endpoint, live SSE updates, and revocable share links ⚡
- 3mo agoMinifluxFeeds and entries now carry declared language
- 3mo agoMemosMemos Web Clipper and a redesigned memo detail rail
- 4mo agoMinifluxSearch gains phrases, OR and negation; new bulk entry endpoints
- 5mo agoMinifluxOAuth binding, open redirect and SQL injection issues fixed
- 5mo agoMinifluxWebAuthn login restricted to passkeys only ⚡
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Memos and Miniflux?
Both compete on the same themes — self-hosted — within Collab. Memos and Miniflux are shipping at a similar cadence (velocity 5.0 vs 5.0, both within Sparkpulse's "active" band). See the at-a-glance table above for a side-by-side breakdown of velocity, recent sparks, and editorial themes.
Is Memos better than Miniflux?
Sparkpulse doesn't pick a winner — we score release velocity, not feature parity. Memos and Miniflux are shipping at a similar cadence (velocity 5.0 vs 5.0, both within Sparkpulse's "active" band). For your specific use case, the alternatives sections above list other Collab products to evaluate alongside.
What are the best alternatives to Memos?
Top Memos alternatives in Collab are ranked by recent ship velocity. Browse the "Memos alternatives" section above for the current picks, or visit /alternatives/memos for the full list with editorial commentary on each.
What are the best alternatives to Miniflux?
Top Miniflux alternatives in Collab are ranked by recent ship velocity. Browse the "Miniflux alternatives" section above for the current picks, or visit /alternatives/miniflux for the full list with editorial commentary on each.