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NewsBlur alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave NewsBlur: busy interface with many panes, and free plan is limited. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces NewsBlur, 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
2Feedbin logoFeedbinPaidNoWeb4 of 462.6
3Feedly logoFeedlyFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android +14 of 459.6
4FreshRSS logoFreshRSSOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted5 of 557.2
5The Old Reader logoThe Old ReaderFree plan + paidNoWeb4 of 455.3
  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 NewsBlur

    More automation and social feed sources, with a bigger free plan.

    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 ×0.3100
    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 NewsBlur 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. Feedbin logo

    2. Feedbin

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

    PaidWeb

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from NewsBlur

    A cleaner, simpler paid reader without the training and many panes.

    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 ×0.387
    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 Feedbin a good NewsBlur 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)
  3. Feedly logo

    3. 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

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from NewsBlur

    Polished, widely supported hosted reader with Boards for saving articles.

    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 ×0.377
    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 Feedly a good NewsBlur 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)
  4. FreshRSS logo

    4. FreshRSS

    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 NewsBlur

    Easier to self-host than NewsBlur, with a lightweight PHP stack.

    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 NewsBlur 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)
  5. The Old Reader logo

    5. The Old Reader

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

    Free plan + paidWeb

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from NewsBlur

    Plain Google Reader-style service with social sharing.

    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 ×0.363
    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 The Old Reader a good NewsBlur 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)

The best NewsBlur alternative for…

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

Inoreader logo

Best NewsBlur alternative for most people

Inoreader

More automation and social feed sources, with a bigger free plan.

FreshRSS logo

Best NewsBlur alternative for a free option

FreshRSS

Easier to self-host than NewsBlur, with a lightweight PHP stack.

Feedly logo

Best NewsBlur alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Feedly

Polished, widely supported hosted reader with Boards for saving articles.

FreshRSS logo

Best NewsBlur alternative for open source

FreshRSS

Easier to self-host than NewsBlur, with a lightweight PHP stack.

FreshRSS logo

Best NewsBlur alternative for self-hosting

FreshRSS

Easier to self-host than NewsBlur, with a lightweight PHP stack.

Inoreader logo

Best NewsBlur alternative for iPhone and Android

Inoreader

More automation and social feed sources, with a bigger free plan.

Feedbin logo

Best NewsBlur alternative for working in the browser

Feedbin

A cleaner, simpler paid reader without the training and many panes.

NewsBlur alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to NewsBlur?

Inoreader ranks first right now. More automation and social feed sources, with a bigger free plan. Feedbin and Feedly follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to NewsBlur?

Yes. Inoreader (free plan + paid), Feedly (free plan + paid), FreshRSS (open source) and The Old Reader (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to NewsBlur?

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

Why do people switch from NewsBlur?

The complaints we hear most: busy interface with many panes; free plan is limited; archive and AI features need the pricier tiers.

How is this list ranked?

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