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Feedly alternatives: 7 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Feedly: free plan is limited and many features need Pro, and company focus has moved to business intelligence products. We ranked 7 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Feedly, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Inoreader currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Inoreader logoInoreaderFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android +14 of 466.5
2NewsBlur logoNewsBlurFree plan + paidYesWeb, iOS, Android +15 of 562.6
3Feedbin logoFeedbinPaidNoWeb4 of 459.6
4The Old Reader logoThe Old ReaderFree plan + paidNoWeb4 of 457.2
5FreshRSS logoFreshRSSOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted5 of 555.3
6Folo logoFoloFree plan + paidYesWeb, macOS, Windows +24 of 453.6
7Readwise Reader logoReadwise ReaderPaidNoWeb, iOS, Android +35 of 546.0
  1. Inoreader logo

    1. InoreaderTop pick

    Best for: Power users and researchers who follow hundreds of sources and want automation

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Feedly

    A more generous free plan and stronger rules, filters and social feeds for power users.

    Pros

    • Generous free plan with 150 feeds
    • Rules, filters and keyword monitoring
    • Follows newsletters, social accounts and sites without feeds
    • Works with many third-party RSS apps

    Cons

    • Free plan shows ads
    • Dense interface with a learning curve
    • Best automation features require Pro
    Visit Inoreader Compare with FeedlyDetails and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    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 Inoreader a good Feedly alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Pro price
    $7.50/month billed yearly, $9.99 monthly
    Checked Oct 25, 2026inoreader.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Feed limits
    150 free, 2,500 on Pro
    Checked Oct 25, 2026inoreader.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan
    Yes, free forever
    Checked Oct 25, 2026inoreader.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Social feeds
    Facebook, Reddit, Mastodon, Telegram
    Checked Oct 25, 2026inoreader.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. NewsBlur logo

    2. NewsBlur

    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 Feedly

    Cheaper premium tier, open-source code and training to surface stories you like.

    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 Feedly 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)
  3. Feedbin logo

    3. Feedbin

    Best for: Readers who want a clean, private feed service that syncs with their favourite apps

    PaidWeb

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Feedly

    One simple paid plan with no ads or tracking, and newsletters, podcasts and YouTube included.

    Pros

    • One plan with everything included
    • No ads or tracking
    • Newsletters, podcasts and YouTube alongside RSS
    • Widely supported by native reader apps

    Cons

    • No free plan after the trial
    • Fewer automation options than Inoreader
    • No official native mobile app of its own
    Visit Feedbin 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 Feedbin a good Feedly alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Price
    $7/month or $70/year
    Checked Oct 25, 2026feedbin.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    30 days, no credit card
    Checked Oct 25, 2026feedbin.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Plans
    One plan, no tiers or add-ons
    Checked Oct 25, 2026feedbin.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Newsletters
    Unique email address per account
    Checked Oct 25, 2026feedbin.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. The Old Reader logo

    4. The Old Reader

    Best for: Former Google Reader users who want a familiar, simple and social web reader

    Free plan + paidWeb

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Feedly

    A plain, Google Reader-style service with social sharing and a free tier.

    Pros

    • Familiar Google Reader-style layout and shortcuts
    • Social likes, shares and comments with friends
    • Easy OPML import with folders
    • Supported by Reeder, Vienna, Liferea and others

    Cons

    • Dated design and slow feature development
    • No newsletter, AI or advanced filtering features
    • Pricing details are only shown at purchase
    Visit The Old Reader Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    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 The Old Reader a good Feedly alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Users
    500,000+
    Checked Oct 25, 2026theoldreader.com(opens source in a new tab)
    OPML import
    Yes, with folders
    Checked Oct 25, 2026theoldreader.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Third-party apps
    Reeder, Vienna, Liferea and others
    Checked Oct 25, 2026theoldreader.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Premium features
    Paid add-on
    Checked Oct 25, 2026theoldreader.com(opens source in a new tab)
  5. FreshRSS logo

    5. FreshRSS

    Best for: Self-hosters who want a flexible, free reader that works with many mobile apps

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Feedly

    Self-hosted and free, so your subscriptions live on your own server.

    Pros

    • Free, open source and easy to host on PHP
    • Web scraping and generated feeds
    • Works with many mobile apps via Google Reader and Fever APIs
    • Extensions, themes and multi-user support

    Cons

    • You maintain the server and updates
    • Default interface is functional rather than polished
    • No official mobile app
    Visit FreshRSS Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    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 FreshRSS a good Feedly alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    License
    AGPL-3.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Scale
    1M+ articles, 50k+ feeds
    Checked Oct 25, 2026freshrss.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Web scraping
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026freshrss.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Languages
    15+
    Checked Oct 25, 2026freshrss.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Real-time updates
    WebSub
    Checked Oct 25, 2026freshrss.org(opens source in a new tab)
  6. Folo logo

    6. Folo

    Best for: Readers who follow many fast-moving sources and want AI summaries and translation

    Free plan + paidOpen sourceWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android

    53.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Feedly

    A newer reader with AI summaries and translation and a free plan.

    Pros

    • AI summaries, translation and text-to-speech
    • RSSHub integration turns many sites into feeds
    • Open-source client code
    • Free plan with 150 subscriptions

    Cons

    • Free plan allows only a few AI summaries a day
    • AI-heavy design can feel busy for plain reading
    • Hosted service; the open code doesn't make it self-hostable
    Visit Folo Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.357
    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 Folo a good Feedly alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    AGPL-3.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan
    150 feed subscriptions
    Checked Oct 25, 2026folo.is(opens source in a new tab)
    Basic price
    $49.99/year
    Checked Oct 25, 2026folo.is(opens source in a new tab)
    Plus price
    $99.99/year
    Checked Oct 25, 2026folo.is(opens source in a new tab)
  7. Readwise Reader logo

    7. Readwise Reader

    Best for: Heavy readers and researchers who highlight a lot and want one inbox for every format

    PaidWeb, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, Browser extension

    46.0

    score / 100

    Why switch from Feedly

    Combines RSS with read-later, PDFs and highlights if you save a lot to read.

    Pros

    • One library for articles, PDFs, EPUBs, newsletters and RSS
    • Excellent highlighting with export to note-taking apps
    • Keyboard-driven, with AI summaries and text-to-speech
    • API, CLI and MCP server for automation

    Cons

    • No free plan once the trial ends
    • So many features that the interface takes time to learn
    • Highlight review is a separate product unless you buy the bundle
    Visit Readwise Reader Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.332
    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 Readwise Reader a good Feedly alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Reader-only price
    $7.99/month, billed yearly
    Checked Oct 25, 2026readwise.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Full Readwise price
    $9.99/month, billed yearly
    Checked Oct 25, 2026readwise.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    30 days, no credit card
    Checked Oct 25, 2026readwise.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Supported formats
    Articles, PDFs, EPUBs, email, YouTube, RSS
    Checked Oct 25, 2026readwise.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Web, iOS, Android, Mac, Windows
    Checked Oct 25, 2026readwise.io(opens source in a new tab)

The best Feedly alternative for…

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

Inoreader logo

Best Feedly alternative for most people

Inoreader

A more generous free plan and stronger rules, filters and social feeds for power users.

FreshRSS logo

Best Feedly alternative for a free option

FreshRSS

Self-hosted and free, so your subscriptions live on your own server.

NewsBlur logo

Best Feedly alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

NewsBlur

Cheaper premium tier, open-source code and training to surface stories you like.

Folo logo

Best Feedly alternative for open source

Folo

A newer reader with AI summaries and translation and a free plan.

NewsBlur logo

Best Feedly alternative for self-hosting

NewsBlur

Cheaper premium tier, open-source code and training to surface stories you like.

Readwise Reader logo

Best Feedly alternative for Mac

Readwise Reader

Combines RSS with read-later, PDFs and highlights if you save a lot to read.

Folo logo

Best Feedly alternative for Windows

Folo

A newer reader with AI summaries and translation and a free plan.

Inoreader logo

Best Feedly alternative for iPhone and Android

Inoreader

A more generous free plan and stronger rules, filters and social feeds for power users.

Feedbin logo

Best Feedly alternative for working in the browser

Feedbin

One simple paid plan with no ads or tracking, and newsletters, podcasts and YouTube included.

Feedly alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Feedly?

Inoreader ranks first right now. A more generous free plan and stronger rules, filters and social feeds for power users. NewsBlur and Feedbin follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Feedly?

Yes. Inoreader (free plan + paid), NewsBlur (free plan + paid), The Old Reader (free plan + paid) 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 Feedly?

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

Why do people switch from Feedly?

The complaints we hear most: free plan is limited and many features need Pro; company focus has moved to business intelligence products; pricing pages are hard to find from the main site.

How is this list ranked?

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