RSS Reader Software
Alternatives to Feedreader
Feedreader gathers subscriptions into a single stream through web and desktop software for Linux and Windows. It downloads syndicated updates, supports mainstream formats, nested folders, Unicode and SSL, and offers River of News, grouping by source, date or tag, filters, offline reading, podcasts and enclosures. Smart feeds watch keywords, while Intelliupdate adjusts update timing. Connect editions can forward articles by email or instant messaging and publish feeds through FTP, intranets or extranets. A free plan is available, with paid options from €29.
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Feeder Feeder suits people who follow many online sources and want filters, folders and saved collections.
From $7.99/mo Free plan Web · macOS · iOS · Android9.3 Visit Specs - 02
Inoreader It suits casual readers, media professionals, content marketers, and researchers managing many information sources.
From €7.50/mo Free plan Web · iOS · Android · API9.1 Visit Specs - 03
NewsBlur It suits people who follow many RSS or web sources and want synchronized reading across devices.
From $3/mo Free plan Open source Web · macOS · iOS · Android9.0 Visit Specs - 04 Fluent Reader
Fluent Reader suits readers who want a free RSS reader with local reading, configurable article rules, and optional service connections.
Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux · iOS8.8 Visit Specs - 05
FreshRSS FreshRSS suits people who want to host and customize their own feed reader.
Free plan Open source Web · Windows · macOS · Linux8.8 Visit Specs - 06
Feedbin From $5.83/mo Free trial Web · macOS · iOS · Android8.7 Visit Specs - 07
Feedly The News Reader suits people who want to follow and annotate multiple kinds of publications in one place.
From $1,600/mo Free plan Web · iOS · Android · API8.7 Visit Specs - 08
BazQux Reader It suits people who want to consolidate website and selected social feeds, organize reading with filters, and use offline access.
From $4.17/mo Free trial Web · Windows · macOS · Linux8.6 Visit Specs - 09 News Explorer From $14.99/mo Free trial macOS · iOS · Browser extension8.6 Visit Specs
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FeedBro From $4.99/mo Free plan Web · Android · Browser extension8.4 Visit Specs - 11
CommaFeed It suits individual RSS readers who want a free public service or a self-hosted installation.
Free plan Web · Windows · Linux · API8.3 Visit Specs - 12
Newsboat Free plan macOS · Linux8.2 Visit Specs - 13
Akregator Free plan Windows · Linux8.1 Visit Specs - 14 Feedbag From $1.37/mo Free trial macOS · iOS8.1 Visit Specs
- 15 Miniflux From $1.25/mo Free trial Web · Linux · API · Self-hosted8.1 Visit Specs
- 16 Newsify
Newsify suits readers who want to follow RSS feeds across iOS, macOS, or the web, with offline reading and sharing options.
From $2.50/mo Free plan Web · macOS · iOS7.9 Visit Specs - 17 NetNewsWire Free plan macOS · iOS · Browser extension7.8 Visit Specs
- 18 ReadKit
ReadKit suits readers who want RSS feeds and saved articles together across Apple devices.
From $0.83/mo Free trial macOS · iOS7.7 Visit Specs - 19 Liferea Free plan Linux7.6 Visit Specs
- 20 Reeder
Reeder suits people who want feeds, video, podcasts, and social posts in one timeline across Apple devices.
From $0.83/mo Free plan macOS · iOS7.6 Visit Specs - 21 FocusReader Free plan Browser extension7.5 Visit Specs
- 22 QuiteRSS Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux7.5 Visit Specs
- 23 Raven Reader Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux7.5 Visit Specs
- 24 Tiny Tiny RSS Free plan Web · Linux · API · Self-hosted7.5 Visit Specs
- 25 Lire macOS · iOS7.4 Visit Specs
- 26 NewsFlash Free plan Linux7.4 Visit Specs
- 27 RSS Guard Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux7.4 Visit Specs
- 28 The Old Reader Free trial Web · iOS · Android · API7.2 Visit Specs
- 29 Read You Free plan Android7.0 Visit Specs
- 30 Unread From $2.50/mo macOS · iOS7.0 Visit Specs
Choosing instead of Feedreader
Readers may seek another tool for different devices, local storage, self-hosting, broader source types or alternative search and sharing workflows. Feedreader does not list Android or iOS support, and Connect’s free server edition is limited to four feeds and 1,200 archived articles per feed. Its Personal demo functions require restarting after about a day. When switching, weigh platform coverage, offline reading, article search, feed history, automation, integrations, privacy controls and pricing. Consider whether you prefer a focused local reader, a hosted service, social or newsletter sources, or full control over your own installation.