Flipboard alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Flipboard: limited control over what appears and in what order, and ad-supported. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Flipboard, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Google News currently ranks first.
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Best Flipboard alternative for most people
Google NewsFree, personalised headlines with Full Coverage of each story.
Best Flipboard alternative for a free option
Google NewsFree, personalised headlines with Full Coverage of each story.
Best Flipboard alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
Apple NewsCurated news on Apple devices, with optional News+ magazines.
Best Flipboard alternative for Mac
Apple NewsCurated news on Apple devices, with optional News+ magazines.
Best Flipboard alternative for iPhone and Android
Ground NewsCompares how outlets across the political spectrum cover each story.
Best Flipboard alternative for working in the browser
FeedlyA real RSS reader if you want to choose every source yourself.
Flipboard alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Flipboard?
Google News ranks first right now. Free, personalised headlines with Full Coverage of each story. Apple News and Ground News follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Flipboard?
Yes. Google News (free), Apple News (free plan + paid), Ground News (free plan + paid) and Feedly (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Flipboard?
None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.
Why do people switch from Flipboard?
The complaints we hear most: limited control over what appears and in what order; ad-supported; not suited to following niche blogs feed by feed.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Flipboard, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.