Ground News alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Ground News: most analysis tools need a paid plan, and ratings depend on third-party rating organisations. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Ground News, 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 Ground News alternative for most people
Google NewsFree Full Coverage view of a story from many outlets.
Best Ground News alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
Apple NewsCurated news with paywalled magazines on Apple devices.
Best Ground News alternative for Mac
Apple NewsCurated news with paywalled magazines on Apple devices.
Best Ground News alternative for iPhone and Android
InoreaderFollow a balanced set of sources yourself with rules and filters.
Best Ground News alternative for working in the browser
Google NewsFree Full Coverage view of a story from many outlets.
Ground News alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Ground News?
Google News ranks first right now. Free Full Coverage view of a story from many outlets. Apple News and Flipboard follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Ground News?
Yes. Google News (free), Apple News (free plan + paid), Flipboard (free) and Inoreader (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Ground News?
None of the 4 alternatives in this list is open source.
Why do people switch from Ground News?
The complaints we hear most: most analysis tools need a paid plan; ratings depend on third-party rating organisations; not a way to follow your own feeds or blogs.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Ground News, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.