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Newsify alternatives
Newsify compared with 6 alternatives: Reeder, Unread, NetNewsWire, Fiery Feeds, Feedly and 1 more.
Newsify has a free plan. Paid plans start at $2.99 per month, or $29.99 per year (US App Store). 5 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| NewsifyThis tool | Free plan · from $2.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, iOS |
| Reeder | Free plan · from $14.99/yr | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| Unread | Free plan · from $29.99/yr | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| NetNewsWire | Free | Free | macOS, iOS, Browser extension |
| Fiery Feeds | Free plan · from $1.99 | Yes | macOS, iOS, Browser extension |
| Feedly | Free plan · from $6.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| News Explorer | Free trial · from $4.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
How each one differs from Newsify
- 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). Newsify starts at $2.99 per month, or $29.99 per year (US App Store).
- Only Newsify lists a web app.
- 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. Newsify starts at $2.99 per month, or $29.99 per year (US App Store).
- Only Newsify lists a web app.
Suits: Mac, iPhone and iPad readers who follow feeds that publish only summaries
- Free
NetNewsWire
Free, open-source RSS reader for Mac, iPhone and iPad
- NetNewsWire is free. Newsify starts at $2.99 per month, or $29.99 per year (US App Store).
- Only NetNewsWire lists a browser extension.
- Only Newsify lists a web app.
- NetNewsWire is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: Mac, iPhone and iPad users who want a free reader with no account
- 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. Newsify starts at $2.99 per month, or $29.99 per year (US App Store).
- Only Fiery Feeds lists a browser extension.
- Only Newsify lists a web app.
- Fiery Feeds also covers read later.
Suits: People who already use a feed service and want an Apple client for it
- 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). Newsify starts at $2.99 per month, or $29.99 per year (US App Store).
- Only Feedly lists an Android app.
- Only Feedly lists a browser extension.
- Only Newsify lists a macOS app.
- Feedly also covers read later and highlights.
Suits: Following many news sites, blogs and publications in one reader
- 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. Newsify starts at $2.99 per month, or $29.99 per year (US App Store).
- Newsify has a free plan. News Explorer does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Newsify lists a web app.
- News Explorer can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: People on Apple devices who want feed sync without creating an account
Limits worth knowing in Newsify
- There is no Android or Windows app, and the FAQ says an Android version is not planned.
- The free app shows ads in the article list; removing them takes Premium or a separate Remove Ads purchase listed at $2.99.
- Automatic full text, full-text search, mute filters and faster updates all require Newsify Premium.
- The web reader needs a Newsify account, and Feedly is the only third-party sync service listed.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Newsify?
The alternatives to Newsify in this directory are Reeder, Unread, NetNewsWire, Fiery Feeds, Feedly and News Explorer. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Newsify.
Is there a free alternative to Newsify?
Yes. NetNewsWire is free to use. Reeder, Unread, Fiery Feeds and Feedly have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Newsify alternatives work on Android?
The Newsify listing does not include an Android app. Feedly lists one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Newsify?
NetNewsWire 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.