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NetNewsWire alternatives
NetNewsWire compared with 7 alternatives: Reeder, Unread, Fiery Feeds, News Explorer, FeedFlow and 2 more.
NetNewsWire is free to use. 6 of the 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
7 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| NetNewsWireThis tool | Free | Free | macOS, iOS, Browser extension |
| Reeder | Free plan · from $14.99/yr | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| Unread | Free plan · from $29.99/yr | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| Fiery Feeds | Free plan · from $1.99 | Yes | macOS, iOS, Browser extension |
| News Explorer | Free trial · from $4.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| FeedFlow | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Newsify | Free plan · from $2.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, iOS |
| RSS Guard | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
How each one differs from NetNewsWire
- Free plan · from $14.99/yr
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). NetNewsWire is free.
- Only NetNewsWire lists a browser extension.
- NetNewsWire is open source, according to its own site.
- Reeder also covers read later and bookmarks.
Suits: Apple users who want feeds, videos and podcasts in one timeline
- Free plan · from $29.99/yr
Unread
RSS reader for Mac, iPhone and iPad with full-text retrieval
- Unread starts at $29.99 per year, or $4.99 per month. NetNewsWire is free.
- Only NetNewsWire lists a browser extension.
- NetNewsWire is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: Mac, iPhone and iPad readers who follow feeds that publish only summaries
- Free plan · from $1.99
Fiery Feeds
Customizable feed reader and read-later client for Apple devices
- Fiery Feeds starts at $1.99 to $9.99 for Pro; billing periods not shown on the US App Store. NetNewsWire is free.
- NetNewsWire is open source, according to its own site.
- Fiery Feeds also covers read later.
Suits: People who already use a feed service and want an Apple client for it
- Free trial · from $4.99 one-time
News Explorer
RSS reader with iCloud sync across Apple devices, bought once
- News Explorer starts at $4.99 one-time for the mobile edition; $9.99 one-time for the Mac edition. NetNewsWire is free.
- NetNewsWire has a free plan. News Explorer does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only NetNewsWire lists a browser extension.
- News Explorer can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- NetNewsWire is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: People on Apple devices who want feed sync without creating an account
- Free
FeedFlow
Free, open-source RSS reader for mobile and desktop
- FeedFlow is free. NetNewsWire is free.
- Only FeedFlow lists Android, Windows and Linux apps.
- Only NetNewsWire lists a browser extension.
Suits: People who want the same free reader on phone, tablet and desktop
- Free plan · from $2.99/mo
Newsify
RSS reader with a newspaper-style layout for Apple devices and web
- Newsify starts at $2.99 per month, or $29.99 per year (US App Store). NetNewsWire is free.
- Only Newsify lists a web app.
- Only NetNewsWire lists a browser extension.
- NetNewsWire is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: iPhone, iPad and Mac users who like a newspaper-style layout for feeds
- Free
RSS Guard
Open-source desktop feed reader and podcast player
- RSS Guard is free. NetNewsWire is free.
- Only RSS Guard lists Windows and Linux apps.
- Only NetNewsWire lists an iOS app.
- Only NetNewsWire lists a browser extension.
Suits: Windows and Linux users who want a free, open-source desktop reader
Limits worth knowing in NetNewsWire
- Apple platforms only: Mac, iPhone and iPad, with no web, Windows or Android version.
- The current version needs macOS 15 or iOS 26 and newer.
- Reader view cannot be switched on for everything at once; it is used per article or per feed.
- The app is made by volunteers, with bug reports and requests handled through GitHub issues and a forum.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to NetNewsWire?
The alternatives to NetNewsWire in this directory are Reeder, Unread, Fiery Feeds, News Explorer, FeedFlow, Newsify and RSS Guard. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with NetNewsWire.
Is there a free alternative to NetNewsWire?
Yes. FeedFlow and RSS Guard are free to use. Reeder, Unread, Fiery Feeds and Newsify have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which NetNewsWire alternatives work on Windows?
The NetNewsWire listing does not include a Windows app. FeedFlow and RSS Guard list one.
Which NetNewsWire alternatives work on Linux?
The NetNewsWire listing does not include a Linux app. FeedFlow and RSS Guard list one.
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.