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BazQux Reader alternatives
BazQux Reader compared with 5 alternatives: Feedbin, Inoreader, The Old Reader, NewsBlur and Feedly.
BazQux Reader is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $30 per year. 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| BazQux ReaderThis tool | Free trial · from $30/yr | Trial only | Web |
| Feedbin | Free trial · from $7/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Browser extension |
| Inoreader | Free plan · from $7.50/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| The Old Reader | Free plan | Yes | Web |
| NewsBlur | Free plan · from $36/yr | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Feedly | Free plan · from $6.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
How each one differs from BazQux Reader
- Free trial · from $7/mo
Feedbin
Paid RSS reader for feeds, newsletters, podcasts and YouTube
- Feedbin starts at $7 per month, or $70 per year. BazQux Reader starts at $30 per year.
- Only Feedbin lists an iOS app.
- Only Feedbin lists a browser extension.
- Feedbin is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: Reading RSS, newsletters, podcasts and YouTube in one web reader
- Free plan · from $7.50/mo
Inoreader
RSS reader with rules, filters and keyword monitoring
- Inoreader starts at $7.50 per month, billed annually (Pro). BazQux Reader starts at $30 per year.
- Inoreader has a free plan. BazQux Reader does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Inoreader lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Inoreader lists a browser extension.
- Inoreader also covers read later and highlights.
Suits: Heavy RSS users who want rules and filters to thin out their feeds
- Free plan
The Old Reader
Web-based RSS reader with sharing among friends
- The Old Reader has a free plan. BazQux Reader does not, though it has a free trial.
Suits: Readers who want a plain web-based feed reader with folders
- Free plan · from $36/yr
NewsBlur
Open-source RSS reader with trainable story filters
- NewsBlur starts at $36 per year (Premium). BazQux Reader starts at $30 per year.
- NewsBlur has a free plan. BazQux Reader does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only NewsBlur lists iOS and Android apps.
- NewsBlur is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- NewsBlur also covers read later.
Suits: Readers who want to train their own filters rather than rely on an algorithm
- Free plan · from $6.99/mo
Feedly
News reader for RSS feeds, with AI filtering on paid plans
- Feedly starts at $6.99 per month, billed annually (Pro). BazQux Reader starts at $30 per year.
- Feedly has a free plan. BazQux Reader does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Feedly lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Feedly lists a browser extension.
- Feedly also covers read later and highlights.
Suits: Following many news sites, blogs and publications in one reader
Limits worth knowing in BazQux Reader
- There is no free plan: the FAQ says free accounts will not be added, and only paying and trial users have their feeds updated.
- BazQux offers desktop and mobile web interfaces but no apps of its own; apps and offline reading come from third-party clients.
- An account can hold up to 3,000 feeds, and each feed keeps at most 500 articles, read and unread together.
- The service is a one-person project, and VAT or GST may be added to the listed price depending on country.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to BazQux Reader?
The alternatives to BazQux Reader in this directory are Feedbin, Inoreader, The Old Reader, NewsBlur and Feedly. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with BazQux Reader.
Is there a free alternative to BazQux Reader?
Yes. Inoreader, The Old Reader, NewsBlur and Feedly have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which BazQux Reader alternatives work on Android?
The BazQux Reader listing does not include an Android app. Inoreader, NewsBlur and Feedly list one.
Which BazQux Reader alternatives work on iOS?
The BazQux Reader listing does not include an iOS app. Feedbin, Inoreader, NewsBlur and Feedly list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to BazQux Reader?
Feedbin and NewsBlur are described as open source on their own sites.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.