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RSS Guard alternatives
RSS Guard compared with 5 alternatives: FeedFlow, NetNewsWire, Folo, FreshRSS and Miniflux.
RSS Guard is free to use. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
How each one differs from RSS Guard
- Free
FeedFlow
Free, open-source RSS reader for mobile and desktop
- FeedFlow is free. RSS Guard is free.
- Only FeedFlow lists Android and iOS apps.
Suits: People who want the same free reader on phone, tablet and desktop
- Free
NetNewsWire
Free, open-source RSS reader for Mac, iPhone and iPad
- NetNewsWire is free. RSS Guard is free.
- Only NetNewsWire lists an iOS app.
- Only NetNewsWire lists a browser extension.
- Only RSS Guard lists Windows and Linux apps.
Suits: Mac, iPhone and iPad users who want a free reader with no account
- 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). RSS Guard is free.
- Only Folo lists a web app.
- Only Folo lists iOS and Android apps.
- Folo also covers chat assistant.
Suits: Readers who want AI summaries and translation inside their feed reader
- Free
FreshRSS
Free, self-hosted RSS and Atom feed aggregator
- FreshRSS is free. RSS Guard is free.
- Only FreshRSS lists a web app.
- Only RSS Guard lists Windows, Linux and macOS apps.
- FreshRSS is self-hostable, according to its own site.
Suits: People who want to run their own RSS reader on a small server
- Free plan · from $15/yr
Miniflux
Minimalist open-source feed reader, self-hosted or hosted
- Miniflux starts at $15 per year (hosted version). RSS Guard is free.
- Only Miniflux lists a web app.
- Only RSS Guard lists Windows, Linux and macOS apps.
- Miniflux is self-hostable, according to its own site.
Suits: Readers who want a fast, plain RSS reader with no ads or tracking
Limits worth knowing in RSS Guard
- It is a desktop application: no web app and no iOS or Android app is listed.
- Official Windows builds are not digitally signed, so SmartScreen may warn on first launch, and macOS Gatekeeper may block the app.
- The docs say macOS packages are not well tested and support only the SQLite database backend.
- The project warns that the rssguard.com website is unrelated; official downloads are on the GitHub Releases page.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to RSS Guard?
The alternatives to RSS Guard in this directory are FeedFlow, NetNewsWire, Folo, FreshRSS and Miniflux. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with RSS Guard.
Is there a free alternative to RSS Guard?
Yes. FeedFlow, NetNewsWire and FreshRSS are free to use. Folo and Miniflux have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which RSS Guard alternatives work on Android?
The RSS Guard listing does not include an Android app. FeedFlow and Folo list one.
Which RSS Guard alternatives work on iOS?
The RSS Guard listing does not include an iOS app. FeedFlow, NetNewsWire and Folo 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.