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Open-source alternatives to The Old Reader

The Old Reader is not described as open source on its own site. 14 of the 36 other read-later and bookmark apps in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

The Old Reader's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. 13 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

The 12 closest to The Old Reader

  1. NewsBlur

    Open-source RSS reader with trainable story filters

    • Only NewsBlur lists iOS and Android apps.
    • NewsBlur is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • NewsBlur also covers read later.
    NewsBlur vs The Old ReaderNewsBlur pricing and details

  2. Feedbin

    Paid RSS reader for feeds, newsletters, podcasts and YouTube

    • The Old Reader has a free plan. Feedbin does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Feedbin lists an iOS app.
    • Only Feedbin lists a browser extension.
    • Feedbin is open source, according to its own site.
    Feedbin vs The Old ReaderFeedbin pricing and details

  3. Tiny Tiny RSS

    Free, self-hosted web feed reader with filters and plugins

    • Tiny Tiny RSS is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Tiny Tiny RSS vs The Old ReaderTiny Tiny RSS pricing and details

  4. Miniflux

    Minimalist open-source feed reader, self-hosted or hosted

    • Miniflux is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Miniflux pricing and details

  5. FreshRSS

    Free, self-hosted RSS and Atom feed aggregator

    • FreshRSS is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    FreshRSS pricing and details

  6. 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

  7. wallabag

    Open-source read-it-later app you can self-host or use hosted

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

  8. Karakeep

    Open-source bookmark app that tags saved links, notes and images

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

  9. Linkwarden

    Open-source bookmark manager that preserves a copy of each page

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

  10. linkding

    Minimal, self-hosted bookmark manager with tags and archiving

    • Only linkding lists a browser extension.
    • linkding is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • linkding also covers read later and bookmarks.
    • The Old Reader also covers rSS reader.
    linkding pricing and details

  11. 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

  12. 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

2 more that are open source

All 14 in one table

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to The Old Reader?

Yes. NewsBlur, Feedbin, Tiny Tiny RSS, Miniflux, FreshRSS, NetNewsWire, wallabag, Karakeep and 6 more are open source, according to their own sites.

Is The Old Reader open source?

The Old Reader is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.

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

NewsBlur, Tiny Tiny RSS, Miniflux, FreshRSS, NetNewsWire, wallabag, Karakeep, Linkwarden and 5 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.