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FreshRSS alternatives with a Mac app

The FreshRSS listing does not include a Mac app. 21 of the 52 other read-later and bookmark apps in this directory list a Mac app.

FreshRSS is free to use. 17 of them are free or have a free plan.

21 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to FreshRSS

  1. Newsboat

    Free RSS and Atom feed reader that runs in the terminal

    • Newsboat is free. FreshRSS is free.
    • Only Newsboat lists Linux and macOS apps.
    • Only FreshRSS lists a web app.
    • FreshRSS is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Newsboat vs FreshRSSNewsboat pricing and details

  2. RSS Guard

    Open-source desktop feed reader and podcast player

    • RSS Guard is free. FreshRSS is free.
    • Only RSS Guard lists Windows, Linux and macOS apps.
    • Only FreshRSS lists a web app.
    • FreshRSS is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    RSS Guard vs FreshRSSRSS Guard pricing and details

  3. Vienna RSS

    Free open-source RSS and Atom feed reader for macOS

    • Vienna RSS is free. FreshRSS is free.
    • Only Vienna RSS lists a macOS app.
    • Only FreshRSS lists a web app.
    • FreshRSS is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Vienna RSS vs FreshRSSVienna RSS pricing and details

  4. Readeck

    Open-source, self-hosted read-later and bookmark archive

    • Readeck is free. FreshRSS is free.
    • Only Readeck lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Readeck lists a browser extension.
    • Readeck also covers read later, bookmarks and highlights.
    Readeck pricing and details

  5. Readwise

    Highlight library with a daily review and a read-later app

    • Readwise starts at $5.59 per month, billed annually (Highlights Lite). FreshRSS is free.
    • FreshRSS has a free plan. Readwise does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Readwise lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Readwise lists a browser extension.
    Readwise pricing and details

  6. NetNewsWire

    Free, open-source RSS reader for Mac, iPhone and iPad

    • NetNewsWire is free. FreshRSS is free.
    • Only NetNewsWire lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Only NetNewsWire lists a browser extension.
    • Only FreshRSS lists a web app.
    NetNewsWire pricing and details

  7. Folo

    Open-source RSS reader with AI summaries and translation

    • Folo starts at $4.17 per month, billed yearly at $49.99 ($4.99 billed monthly). FreshRSS is free.
    • Only Folo lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • FreshRSS is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Folo also covers chat assistant.
    Folo pricing and details

  8. FeedFlow

    Free, open-source RSS reader for mobile and desktop

    • FeedFlow is free. FreshRSS is free.
    • Only FeedFlow lists Android, iOS, macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only FreshRSS lists a web app.
    • FreshRSS is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    FeedFlow pricing and details

  9. Fluent Reader

    Open-source desktop RSS reader for Windows, Mac and Linux

    • Fluent Reader is free. FreshRSS is free.
    • Only Fluent Reader lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only FreshRSS lists a web app.
    • FreshRSS is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Fluent Reader pricing and details

  10. Instapaper

    Read-later app that strips articles down to clean text

    • Instapaper starts at $5.99 per month, or $59.99 per year. FreshRSS is free.
    • Only Instapaper lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Instapaper lists a browser extension.
    • FreshRSS is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Instapaper pricing and details

  11. Raindrop.io

    Bookmark manager with collections, tags and highlights

    • Raindrop.io starts at $28 per year, or $3 per month. FreshRSS is free.
    • Only Raindrop.io lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Raindrop.io lists a browser extension.
    • FreshRSS is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Raindrop.io pricing and details

  12. Reeder

    Feed reader for Apple devices with a synced timeline

    • Reeder starts at $14.99 per year, or $1.99 per month (US App Store). FreshRSS is free.
    • Only Reeder lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Only FreshRSS lists a web app.
    • FreshRSS is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Reeder pricing and details

9 more that list a Mac app

All 21 in one table

Common questions

Which FreshRSS alternatives have a Mac app?

Newsboat, RSS Guard, Vienna RSS, Readeck, Readwise, NetNewsWire, Folo, FeedFlow and 13 more list a Mac app.

Does FreshRSS have a Mac app?

The FreshRSS listing does not include a Mac app. It lists Web.

Which of these read-later and bookmark apps are free?

Newsboat, RSS Guard, Vienna RSS, Readeck, NetNewsWire, Folo, FeedFlow, Fluent Reader and 9 more are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to FreshRSS: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.