NewsBlur alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
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.
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Best NewsBlur alternative for most people
InoreaderMore automation and social feed sources, with a bigger free plan.
Best NewsBlur alternative for a free option
FreshRSSEasier to self-host than NewsBlur, with a lightweight PHP stack.
Best NewsBlur alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
FeedlyPolished, widely supported hosted reader with Boards for saving articles.
Best NewsBlur alternative for open source
FreshRSSEasier to self-host than NewsBlur, with a lightweight PHP stack.
Best NewsBlur alternative for self-hosting
FreshRSSEasier to self-host than NewsBlur, with a lightweight PHP stack.
Best NewsBlur alternative for iPhone and Android
InoreaderMore automation and social feed sources, with a bigger free plan.
Best NewsBlur alternative for working in the browser
FeedbinA 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.