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Flipboard alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

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.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Google News logoGoogle NewsFreeNoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 466.5
2Apple News logoApple NewsFree plan + paidNoiOS, macOS4 of 462.6
3Ground News logoGround NewsFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android +14 of 459.6
4Feedly logoFeedlyFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android +14 of 457.2
5Inoreader logoInoreaderFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android +14 of 455.3
  1. Google News logo

    1. Google NewsTop pick

    Best for: Anyone who wants free, broad headline coverage with little setup

    FreeWeb, iOS, Android

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Flipboard

    Free, personalised headlines with Full Coverage of each story.

    Pros

    • Free, broad coverage from outlets worldwide
    • Full Coverage shows a story from many sources
    • Local news and followable topics
    • Apps on Android and iOS

    Cons

    • Can't add arbitrary RSS feeds
    • Opaque algorithmic ranking
    • Personalisation uses your Google activity
    Visit Google News Details 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 Google News a good Flipboard alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Full Coverage
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026news.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Local news
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026news.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Story selection
    Algorithmic
    Checked Oct 25, 2026support.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Personalisation data
    Settings and Google activity
    Checked Oct 25, 2026support.google.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Apple News logo

    2. Apple News

    Best for: Apple users who want curated news and access to many paywalled magazines in one subscription

    Free plan + paidiOS, macOS

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Flipboard

    Curated news on Apple devices, with optional News+ magazines.

    Pros

    • Free app built into Apple devices
    • News+ unlocks 500+ publications in one subscription
    • Family sharing included with News+
    • Audio stories and puzzles

    Cons

    • Apple devices only
    • Can't add your own RSS feeds
    • Availability and publications vary by country
    Visit Apple News 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 Apple News a good Flipboard alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    News+ price
    $12.99/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026apple.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    1 month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026apple.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Publications
    500+ with News+
    Checked Oct 25, 2026apple.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Family sharing
    Included
    Checked Oct 25, 2026apple.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Ground News logo

    3. Ground News

    Best for: Readers who want to compare coverage and spot media bias across the political spectrum

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Flipboard

    Compares how outlets across the political spectrum cover each story.

    Pros

    • Groups coverage of each story from many outlets
    • Bias and factuality ratings for sources
    • Blindspot view of under-covered stories
    • Apps and a browser extension

    Cons

    • Most analysis tools need a paid plan
    • Ratings depend on third-party rating organisations
    • Not a way to follow your own feeds or blogs
    Visit Ground News 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 Ground News a good Flipboard alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Sources
    50,000+ news sources
    Checked Oct 25, 2026ground.news(opens source in a new tab)
    Story grouping
    Articles merged into single stories
    Checked Oct 25, 2026ground.news(opens source in a new tab)
    Bias ratings
    Bias and factuality for every outlet
    Checked Oct 25, 2026ground.news(opens source in a new tab)
    Blindspot
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026ground.news(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Feedly logo

    4. Feedly

    Best for: People who want a widely supported hosted reader that many third-party apps sync with

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Flipboard

    A real RSS reader if you want to choose every source yourself.

    Pros

    • Free account to start, no credit card
    • Newsletters and Google News feeds alongside RSS
    • Boards with notes and highlights for saving articles
    • Supported as a sync backend by many apps

    Cons

    • 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
    Visit Feedly 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 Feedly a good Flipboard alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free account
    Yes, no credit card required
    Checked Oct 25, 2026feedly.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Newsletters
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026feedly.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Google News feeds
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026feedly.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Mobile apps
    iOS and Android
    Checked Oct 25, 2026feedly.com(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Inoreader logo

    5. Inoreader

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

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Flipboard

    Full control over sources, rules and filters.

    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 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 Inoreader a good Flipboard 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)

The best Flipboard alternative for…

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

Google News logo

Best Flipboard alternative for most people

Google News

Free, personalised headlines with Full Coverage of each story.

Google News logo

Best Flipboard alternative for a free option

Google News

Free, personalised headlines with Full Coverage of each story.

Apple News logo

Best Flipboard alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Apple News

Curated news on Apple devices, with optional News+ magazines.

Apple News logo

Best Flipboard alternative for Mac

Apple News

Curated news on Apple devices, with optional News+ magazines.

Ground News logo

Best Flipboard alternative for iPhone and Android

Ground News

Compares how outlets across the political spectrum cover each story.

Feedly logo

Best Flipboard alternative for working in the browser

Feedly

A 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.