BazQux Reader alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave BazQux Reader: no free plan after the trial, and utilitarian design. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces BazQux Reader, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Feedbin currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	NewsBlur	Free plan + paid	Yes	Web, iOS, Android +1	5 of 5	59.6

1. NewsBlurTop pick
Best for: Readers who want to train their feed to surface favourite topics and hide the rest
Free plan + paidOpen sourceSelf-hostableWeb, iOS, Android, Self-hosted
59.6
score / 100
Why switch from BazQux Reader
Similar price, open source, with training to filter stories.
Pros
Training by author, tag, title and text
Open source and self-hostable
Native iOS and Android apps
Affordable yearly Premium
Cons
Busy interface with many panes
Free plan is limited
Archive and AI features need the pricier tiers
Visit NewsBlur Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.377
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is NewsBlur a good BazQux Reader alternative?
Verified facts
5 of 5 verified
License
MIT
Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
Premium price
$36/year
Checked Oct 25, 2026newsblur.com(opens source in a new tab)
Premium Archive
$99/year
Checked Oct 25, 2026newsblur.com(opens source in a new tab)
Intelligence training
By author, tag, title and text
Checked Oct 25, 2026newsblur.com(opens source in a new tab)
Native apps
iOS and Android
Checked Oct 25, 2026newsblur.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best BazQux Reader alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Best BazQux Reader alternative for most people

Feedbin

Another clean paid reader, with newsletters, podcasts and YouTube built in.

Best BazQux Reader alternative for a free option

Miniflux

Minimal and fast, cheaper hosted plan or free to self-host.

Best BazQux Reader alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Inoreader

Free plan available and much more automation and social monitoring.

Best BazQux Reader alternative for open source

NewsBlur

Similar price, open source, with training to filter stories.

Best BazQux Reader alternative for self-hosting

NewsBlur

Similar price, open source, with training to filter stories.

Best BazQux Reader alternative for iPhone and Android

Inoreader

Free plan available and much more automation and social monitoring.

Best BazQux Reader alternative for working in the browser

Feedbin

Another clean paid reader, with newsletters, podcasts and YouTube built in.

BazQux Reader alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to BazQux Reader?

Feedbin ranks first right now. Another clean paid reader, with newsletters, podcasts and YouTube built in. Inoreader and NewsBlur follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to BazQux Reader?

Yes. Inoreader (free plan + paid), NewsBlur (free plan + paid) and Miniflux (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to BazQux Reader?

Yes: NewsBlur and Miniflux. NewsBlur and Miniflux can also be self-hosted.

Why do people switch from BazQux Reader?

The complaints we hear most: no free plan after the trial; utilitarian design; very small operation.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces BazQux Reader, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.