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Netvibes alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Netvibes: no longer available as a standalone service, and existing dashboards need to be rebuilt elsewhere. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Netvibes, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Inoreader currently ranks first.

Netvibes has been discontinued. Netvibes.com has been retired as a standalone service; the name continues as a Dassault Systèmes brand.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1FreshRSS logoFreshRSSOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted5 of 557.2
  1. FreshRSS logo

    1. FreshRSSTop pick

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

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Netvibes

    Self-hosted and free if you want control over your feeds.

    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 ×0.369
    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 FreshRSS a good Netvibes 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)

The best Netvibes alternative for…

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

Inoreader logo

Best Netvibes alternative for most people

Inoreader

Feature-rich hosted reader with dashboards, rules and monitoring.

FreshRSS logo

Best Netvibes alternative for a free option

FreshRSS

Self-hosted and free if you want control over your feeds.

Feedly logo

Best Netvibes alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Feedly

Popular hosted reader with a free tier and wide app support.

FreshRSS logo

Best Netvibes alternative for open source

FreshRSS

Self-hosted and free if you want control over your feeds.

FreshRSS logo

Best Netvibes alternative for self-hosting

FreshRSS

Self-hosted and free if you want control over your feeds.

Feeder logo

Best Netvibes alternative for iPhone and Android

Feeder

Offers dashboards and monitoring features for following many sources.

Inoreader logo

Best Netvibes alternative for working in the browser

Inoreader

Feature-rich hosted reader with dashboards, rules and monitoring.

Netvibes alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Netvibes?

Inoreader ranks first right now. Feature-rich hosted reader with dashboards, rules and monitoring. Feedly and Feeder follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Netvibes?

Yes. Inoreader (free plan + paid), Feedly (free plan + paid), Feeder (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 Netvibes?

Yes: FreshRSS. FreshRSS can also be self-hosted.

Why do people switch from Netvibes?

The complaints we hear most: no longer available as a standalone service; existing dashboards need to be rebuilt elsewhere.

How is this list ranked?

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