Feedbin alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Feedbin: no free plan after the trial, and fewer automation options than Inoreader. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Feedbin, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Inoreader 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	62.6

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
62.6
score / 100
Why switch from Feedbin
Cheaper yearly plan, open-source code and story training.
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 ×0.387
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 Feedbin 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 Feedbin alternative for…

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

Best Feedbin alternative for most people

Inoreader

Has a free plan and deeper rules and monitoring features.

Best Feedbin alternative for a free option

Miniflux

Minimal reader you can self-host free or use hosted for a small yearly fee.

Best Feedbin alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

NewsBlur

Cheaper yearly plan, open-source code and story training.

Best Feedbin alternative for open source

FreshRSS

Free and self-hosted, and works with many of the same native apps.

Best Feedbin alternative for self-hosting

NewsBlur

Cheaper yearly plan, open-source code and story training.

Best Feedbin alternative for iPhone and Android

Feedly

Free to start, with Boards and wide third-party app support.

Best Feedbin alternative for working in the browser

BazQux Reader

Another paid, ad-free service that also follows social pages and comments.

Feedbin alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Feedbin?

Inoreader ranks first right now. Has a free plan and deeper rules and monitoring features. NewsBlur and Miniflux follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Feedbin?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to Feedbin?

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

Why do people switch from Feedbin?

The complaints we hear most: no free plan after the trial; fewer automation options than Inoreader; no official native mobile app of its own.

How is this list ranked?

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