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Reeder alternatives
Reeder compared with 6 alternatives: NetNewsWire, Unread, Fiery Feeds, News Explorer, Newsify and 1 more.
Reeder has a free plan. Paid plans start at $14.99 per year, or $1.99 per month (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ReederThis tool | Free plan · from $14.99/yr | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| NetNewsWire | Free | Free | macOS, iOS, Browser extension |
| 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 |
| Newsify | Free plan · from $2.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, iOS |
| FeedFlow | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from Reeder
- Free
NetNewsWire
Free, open-source RSS reader for Mac, iPhone and iPad
- NetNewsWire is free. Reeder starts at $14.99 per year, or $1.99 per month (US App Store).
- Only NetNewsWire lists a browser extension.
- NetNewsWire is open source, according to its own site.
- Reeder also covers read later and bookmarks.
Suits: Mac, iPhone and iPad users who want a free reader with no account
- 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. Reeder starts at $14.99 per year, or $1.99 per month (US App Store).
- Reeder also covers read later and bookmarks.
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. Reeder starts at $14.99 per year, or $1.99 per month (US App Store).
- Only Fiery Feeds lists a browser extension.
- Reeder also covers bookmarks.
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. Reeder starts at $14.99 per year, or $1.99 per month (US App Store).
- Reeder has a free plan. News Explorer does not, though it has a free trial.
- News Explorer can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Reeder also covers read later and bookmarks.
Suits: People on Apple devices who want feed sync without creating an account
- 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). Reeder starts at $14.99 per year, or $1.99 per month (US App Store).
- Only Newsify lists a web app.
- Reeder also covers read later and bookmarks.
Suits: iPhone, iPad and Mac users who like a newspaper-style layout for feeds
- Free
FeedFlow
Free, open-source RSS reader for mobile and desktop
- FeedFlow is free. Reeder starts at $14.99 per year, or $1.99 per month (US App Store).
- Only FeedFlow lists Android, Windows and Linux apps.
- FeedFlow is open source, according to its own site.
- Reeder also covers read later and bookmarks.
Suits: People who want the same free reader on phone, tablet and desktop
Limits worth knowing in Reeder
- Apple only: it runs on iPhone, iPad and Mac, with no web, Windows or Android version listed.
- The free version stops at 10 feeds and leaves out OPML import, Shared Feeds and social home timelines.
- There are no unread counts, and third-party sync services are not supported; syncing is through iCloud.
- Reeder Classic, the older app, is sold separately as a one-time purchase: $4.99 on iPhone and iPad, $9.99 on Mac.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Reeder?
The alternatives to Reeder in this directory are NetNewsWire, Unread, Fiery Feeds, News Explorer, Newsify and FeedFlow. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Reeder.
Is there a free alternative to Reeder?
Yes. NetNewsWire and FeedFlow are free to use. Unread, Fiery Feeds and Newsify have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Reeder alternatives work on Windows?
The Reeder listing does not include a Windows app. FeedFlow lists one.
Which Reeder alternatives work on Linux?
The Reeder listing does not include a Linux app. FeedFlow lists one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Reeder?
NetNewsWire and FeedFlow are described as open source on their own sites.
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.