RSS Guard
A free, open-source desktop feed reader that also plays podcasts and syncs with many services.
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About RSS Guard
RSS Guard is a cross-platform desktop feed reader built with Qt by developer Martin Rotter and released under the GPL. It reads RSS, Atom and JSON feeds and can sync with many web-based feed services, including Inoreader, Feedly, TheOldReader, Tiny Tiny RSS, Nextcloud News, FreshRSS and others using Google Reader-compatible APIs. It is known for doing more than reading: it can play podcasts, scrape websites into feeds with scripts, filter and tag articles with JavaScript-based filters, and even includes basic XMPP and Gemini protocol support. Builds are available for Windows, macOS and Linux, including a lighter variant without the built-in web engine. It is completely free with no ads. The interface is dense and utilitarian, aimed at people comfortable with lots of settings, and there is no mobile app.
Best for: Desktop power users who want a free reader that syncs with almost any service.
Pros and cons
What works
- Free and open source on Windows, macOS and Linux
- Syncs with many web feed services
- Scriptable filters and website scraping
- Built-in podcast player
Why people leave
- Dense, utilitarian interface
- No mobile app
- Advanced features need scripting knowledge
Top RSS Guard alternatives
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Fluent Reader66.5Friendlier modern desktop interface, also free and open source.
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Liferea62.6Mature Linux desktop reader with offline reading and news bins.
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Newsboat59.6A fast terminal reader if you prefer the keyboard and command line.
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Feedbro57.2Free reader that lives in your browser, with a rule engine.
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RSS Guard: common questions
Is RSS Guard free?
Yes. RSS Guard is free, open-source software.
Is RSS Guard open source?
Yes. The source code is on GitHub at martinrotter/rssguard.
What platforms does RSS Guard run on?
RSS Guard is available for Windows, macOS and Linux.
What are the best alternatives to RSS Guard?
The highest-ranked RSS Guard alternatives right now are Fluent Reader, Liferea and Newsboat. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.