The Old Reader alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave The Old Reader: dated design and slow feature development, and no newsletter, AI or advanced filtering features. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces The Old Reader, 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 The Old Reader alternative for most people
InoreaderFar more features, including rules and newsletters, with a bigger free plan.
Best The Old Reader alternative for a free option
CommaFeedGoogle Reader-inspired and self-hosted, if you'd rather run it yourself.
Best The Old Reader alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
FeedlyMore modern hosted reader with native mobile apps.
Best The Old Reader alternative for open source
NewsBlurAlso has social sharing, plus training and native apps.
Best The Old Reader alternative for self-hosting
NewsBlurAlso has social sharing, plus training and native apps.
Best The Old Reader alternative for iPhone and Android
InoreaderFar more features, including rules and newsletters, with a bigger free plan.
Best The Old Reader alternative for working in the browser
FeedbinClean paid service with newsletters, podcasts and YouTube.
The Old Reader alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to The Old Reader?
Inoreader ranks first right now. Far more features, including rules and newsletters, with a bigger free plan. Feedly and NewsBlur follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to The Old Reader?
Yes. Inoreader (free plan + paid), Feedly (free plan + paid), NewsBlur (free plan + paid) and CommaFeed (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to The Old Reader?
Yes: NewsBlur and CommaFeed. NewsBlur and CommaFeed can also be self-hosted.
Why do people switch from The Old Reader?
The complaints we hear most: dated design and slow feature development; no newsletter, AI or advanced filtering features; pricing details are only shown at purchase.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces The Old Reader, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.