Vienna alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Vienna: macOS only, with no iPhone app, and traditional, somewhat dated look. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Vienna, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. NetNewsWire currently ranks first.
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Best Vienna alternative for most people
NetNewsWireFree, open-source Mac reader with an iPhone and iPad companion.
Best Vienna alternative for a free option
RSS GuardFree cross-platform desktop reader with many services.
Best Vienna alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
ReadKitCombines many feed and read-later services on Mac and iOS.
Best Vienna alternative for open source
NetNewsWireFree, open-source Mac reader with an iPhone and iPad companion.
Vienna alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Vienna?
NetNewsWire ranks first right now. Free, open-source Mac reader with an iPhone and iPad companion. ReadKit and RSS Guard follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Vienna?
Yes. NetNewsWire (open source), ReadKit (free plan + paid) and RSS Guard (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Vienna?
Yes: NetNewsWire and RSS Guard.
Which Vienna alternatives work on Linux?
RSS Guard runs on Linux.
Why do people switch from Vienna?
The complaints we hear most: macOS only, with no iPhone app; traditional, somewhat dated look; fewer sync options than commercial apps.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Vienna, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.