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NewsBlur alternatives
NewsBlur compared with 11 alternatives: Feedly, Inoreader, Feedbin, The Old Reader, FreshRSS and 6 more.
NewsBlur has a free plan. Paid plans start at $36 per year (Premium). 9 of the 11 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
11 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| NewsBlurThis tool | Free plan · from $36/yr | Yes | 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 |
| Feedbin | Free trial · from $7/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Browser extension |
| The Old Reader | Free plan | Yes | Web |
| FreshRSS | Free | Free | Web |
| BazQux Reader | Free trial · from $30/yr | Trial only | Web |
| Feeder | Free plan · from $7.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Free | Free | Web, iOS, Android | |
| Folo | Free plan · from $4.17/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Miniflux | Free plan · from $15/yr | Yes | Web |
| Tiny Tiny RSS | Free | Free | Web |
How each one differs from NewsBlur
- 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). NewsBlur starts at $36 per year (Premium).
- Only Feedly lists a browser extension.
- NewsBlur is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Feedly also covers highlights.
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). NewsBlur starts at $36 per year (Premium).
- Only Inoreader lists a browser extension.
- NewsBlur is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Inoreader also covers highlights.
Suits: Heavy RSS users who want rules and filters to thin out their feeds
- 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. NewsBlur starts at $36 per year (Premium).
- NewsBlur has a free plan. Feedbin does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Feedbin lists a browser extension.
- Only NewsBlur lists an Android app.
- NewsBlur is self-hostable, according to its own site.
Suits: Reading RSS, newsletters, podcasts and YouTube in one web reader
- Free plan
The Old Reader
Web-based RSS reader with sharing among friends
- 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 a plain web-based feed reader with folders
- Free
FreshRSS
Free, self-hosted RSS and Atom feed aggregator
- FreshRSS is free. NewsBlur starts at $36 per year (Premium).
- Only NewsBlur lists iOS and Android apps.
- NewsBlur also covers read later.
Suits: People who want to run their own RSS reader on a small server
- Free trial · from $30/yr
BazQux Reader
Paid web RSS reader that shows article comments and full text
- BazQux Reader starts at $30 per year. NewsBlur starts at $36 per year (Premium).
- 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 article comments next to the articles
- 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). NewsBlur starts at $36 per year (Premium).
- Only Feeder lists a browser extension.
- NewsBlur is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- NewsBlur also covers read later.
Suits: People who need to see new posts within minutes, such as job or auction listings
- Free
Flipboard
Free news aggregator built around topics and shared Magazines
- Flipboard is free. NewsBlur starts at $36 per year (Premium).
- NewsBlur is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Flipboard also covers bookmarks.
- NewsBlur also covers rSS reader.
Suits: Browsing news and magazine-style stories by topic rather than by feed
- Free plan · from $4.17/mo
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). NewsBlur starts at $36 per year (Premium).
- Only Folo lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- NewsBlur is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Folo also covers chat assistant.
- NewsBlur also covers read later.
Suits: Readers who want AI summaries and translation inside their feed reader
- Free plan · from $15/yr
Miniflux
Minimalist open-source feed reader, self-hosted or hosted
- Miniflux starts at $15 per year (hosted version). NewsBlur starts at $36 per year (Premium).
- Only NewsBlur lists iOS and Android apps.
- NewsBlur also covers read later.
Suits: Readers who want a fast, plain RSS reader with no ads or tracking
- Free
Tiny Tiny RSS
Free, self-hosted web feed reader with filters and plugins
- Tiny Tiny RSS is free. NewsBlur starts at $36 per year (Premium).
- Only NewsBlur lists iOS and Android apps.
- NewsBlur also covers read later.
Suits: Self-hosters who already run services with Docker
Limits worth knowing in NewsBlur
- The free plan is limited to 64 sites.
- Search, River of News and text view start at Premium; web feeds, Ask AI and the archive need Premium Archive.
- Premium and Premium Archive are priced per year only, while Premium Pro is priced per month.
- Native apps are listed for iOS and Android; desktop use is through the web app or third-party clients.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to NewsBlur?
The alternatives to NewsBlur in this directory are Feedly, Inoreader, Feedbin, The Old Reader, FreshRSS, BazQux Reader, Feeder, Flipboard, Folo, Miniflux and Tiny Tiny RSS. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with NewsBlur.
Is there a free alternative to NewsBlur?
Yes. FreshRSS, Flipboard and Tiny Tiny RSS are free to use. Feedly, Inoreader, The Old Reader, Feeder, Folo and Miniflux have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which NewsBlur alternatives work on Windows?
The NewsBlur listing does not include a Windows app. Folo lists one.
Which NewsBlur alternatives work on macOS?
The NewsBlur listing does not include a macOS app. Folo lists 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.