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The Old Reader alternatives with a Mac app

The The Old Reader listing does not include a Mac app. 17 of the 36 other read-later and bookmark apps in this directory list a Mac app.

The Old Reader's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. 14 of them are free or have a free plan.

17 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to The Old Reader

  1. Readwise

    Highlight library with a daily review and a read-later app

    • The Old Reader has a free plan. Readwise does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Readwise lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Readwise lists a browser extension.
    • Readwise also covers read later and highlights.
    Readwise pricing and details

  2. Instapaper

    Read-later app that strips articles down to clean text

    • Only Instapaper lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Instapaper lists a browser extension.
    • Instapaper also covers read later and highlights.
    • The Old Reader also covers rSS reader.
    Instapaper pricing and details

  3. Raindrop.io

    Bookmark manager with collections, tags and highlights

    • Only Raindrop.io lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Raindrop.io lists a browser extension.
    • Raindrop.io also covers read later, bookmarks and highlights.
    • The Old Reader also covers rSS reader.
    Raindrop.io pricing and details

  4. Reeder

    Feed reader for Apple devices with a synced timeline

    • Only Reeder lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Only The Old Reader lists a web app.
    • Reeder also covers read later and bookmarks.
    Reeder pricing and details

  5. NetNewsWire

    Free, open-source RSS reader for Mac, iPhone and iPad

    • Only NetNewsWire lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Only NetNewsWire lists a browser extension.
    • Only The Old Reader lists a web app.
    • NetNewsWire is open source, according to its own site.
    NetNewsWire pricing and details

  6. Readeck

    Open-source, self-hosted read-later and bookmark archive

    • Only Readeck lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Readeck lists a browser extension.
    • Readeck is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Readeck also covers read later, bookmarks and highlights.
    Readeck pricing and details

  7. Unread

    RSS reader for Mac, iPhone and iPad with full-text retrieval

    • Only Unread lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Only The Old Reader lists a web app.
    Unread pricing and details

  8. Fiery Feeds

    Customizable feed reader and read-later client for Apple devices

    • Only Fiery Feeds lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Only Fiery Feeds lists a browser extension.
    • Only The Old Reader lists a web app.
    • Fiery Feeds also covers read later.
    Fiery Feeds pricing and details

  9. Folo

    Open-source RSS reader with AI summaries and translation

    • Only Folo lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Folo is open source, according to its own site.
    • Folo also covers chat assistant.
    Folo pricing and details

  10. Cubox

    Read-later app with highlights, snapshots and AI summaries

    • Only Cubox lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Cubox lists a browser extension.
    • Cubox also covers web clipper, read later, bookmarks and highlights.
    • The Old Reader also covers rSS reader.
    Cubox pricing and details

  11. Newsify

    RSS reader with a newspaper-style layout for Apple devices and web

    • Only Newsify lists macOS and iOS apps.
    Newsify pricing and details

  12. News Explorer

    RSS reader with iCloud sync across Apple devices, bought once

    • The Old Reader has a free plan. News Explorer does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only News Explorer lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Only The Old Reader lists a web app.
    • News Explorer can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    News Explorer pricing and details

5 more that list a Mac app

All 17 in one table

Common questions

Which The Old Reader alternatives have a Mac app?

Readwise, Instapaper, Raindrop.io, Reeder, NetNewsWire, Readeck, Unread, Fiery Feeds and 9 more list a Mac app.

Does The Old Reader have a Mac app?

The The Old Reader listing does not include a Mac app. It lists Web.

Which of these read-later and bookmark apps are free?

Instapaper, Raindrop.io, Reeder, NetNewsWire, Readeck, Unread, Fiery Feeds, Folo and 6 more are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to The Old Reader: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.