Alternatives · Read Later
Flipboard alternatives
Flipboard compared with 4 alternatives: Feedly, Inoreader, NewsBlur and Feeder.
Flipboard is free to use. All 4 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
4 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlipboardThis tool | Free | Free | Web, iOS, Android |
| Feedly | Free plan · from $6.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Inoreader | Free plan · from $7.50/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| NewsBlur | Free plan · from $36/yr | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Feeder | Free plan · from $7.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
How each one differs from Flipboard
- 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). Flipboard is free.
- Only Feedly lists a browser extension.
- Feedly also covers rSS reader and highlights.
- Flipboard also covers bookmarks.
Suits: Following many news sites, blogs and publications in one 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). Flipboard is free.
- Only Inoreader lists a browser extension.
- Inoreader also covers rSS reader and highlights.
- Flipboard also covers bookmarks.
Suits: Heavy RSS users who want rules and filters to thin out their feeds
- Free plan · from $36/yr
NewsBlur
Open-source RSS reader with trainable story filters
- NewsBlur starts at $36 per year (Premium). Flipboard is free.
- NewsBlur is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- NewsBlur also covers rSS reader.
- Flipboard also covers bookmarks.
Suits: Readers who want to train their own filters rather than rely on an algorithm
- Free plan · from $7.99/mo
Feeder
RSS reader and news monitor for the web, browser and mobile
- Feeder starts at $7.99 per month, paid yearly ($9.99 paid monthly). Flipboard is free.
- Only Feeder lists a browser extension.
- Feeder also covers rSS reader.
- Flipboard also covers read later and bookmarks.
Suits: People who need to see new posts within minutes, such as job or auction listings
Limits worth knowing in Flipboard
- Flipboard is supported by advertising; the Google Play listing notes that the app contains ads.
- No paid tier is listed, so there is no option to pay for an ad-free version.
- No desktop app is listed: the App Store shows iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch, with the website for computers.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Flipboard?
The alternatives to Flipboard in this directory are Feedly, Inoreader, NewsBlur and Feeder. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Flipboard.
Is there a free alternative to Flipboard?
Yes. Feedly, Inoreader, NewsBlur and Feeder have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Is there an open-source alternative to Flipboard?
NewsBlur is described as open source on its own site.
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.