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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
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 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)

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.