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Open-source alternatives to Unread

Unread 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.

Unread has a free plan. Paid plans start at $29.99 per year, or $4.99 per month. 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 Unread

  1. NetNewsWire

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

    • NetNewsWire is free. Unread starts at $29.99 per year, or $4.99 per month.
    • Only NetNewsWire lists a browser extension.
    • NetNewsWire is open source, according to its own site.
    NetNewsWire vs UnreadNetNewsWire pricing and details

  2. NewsBlur

    Open-source RSS reader with trainable story filters

    • NewsBlur starts at $36 per year (Premium). Unread starts at $29.99 per year, or $4.99 per month.
    • Only NewsBlur lists a web app.
    • Only NewsBlur lists an Android app.
    • Only Unread lists a macOS app.
    NewsBlur pricing and details

  3. FeedFlow

    Free, open-source RSS reader for mobile and desktop

    • FeedFlow is free. Unread starts at $29.99 per year, or $4.99 per month.
    • Only FeedFlow lists Android, Windows and Linux apps.
    • FeedFlow is open source, according to its own site.
    FeedFlow pricing and details

  4. Feedbin

    Paid RSS reader for feeds, newsletters, podcasts and YouTube

    • Feedbin starts at $7 per month, or $70 per year. Unread starts at $29.99 per year, or $4.99 per month.
    • Unread has a free plan. Feedbin does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Feedbin lists a web app.
    • Only Feedbin lists a browser extension.
    Feedbin pricing and details

  5. wallabag

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

    • wallabag starts at 11 € per year, or 4 € for 3 months (wallabag.it hosted service). Unread starts at $29.99 per year, or $4.99 per month.
    • Only wallabag lists a web app.
    • Only wallabag lists an Android app.
    • Only wallabag lists a browser extension.
    wallabag pricing and details

  6. Miniflux

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

    • Miniflux starts at $15 per year (hosted version). Unread starts at $29.99 per year, or $4.99 per month.
    • Only Miniflux lists a web app.
    • Only Unread lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Miniflux is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Miniflux pricing and details

  7. FreshRSS

    Free, self-hosted RSS and Atom feed aggregator

    • FreshRSS is free. Unread starts at $29.99 per year, or $4.99 per month.
    • Only FreshRSS lists a web app.
    • Only Unread lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • FreshRSS is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    FreshRSS pricing and details

  8. Tiny Tiny RSS

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

    • Tiny Tiny RSS is free. Unread starts at $29.99 per year, or $4.99 per month.
    • Only Tiny Tiny RSS lists a web app.
    • Only Unread lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Tiny Tiny RSS is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Tiny Tiny RSS pricing and details

  9. Readeck

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

    • Readeck is free. Unread starts at $29.99 per year, or $4.99 per month.
    • Only Readeck lists a web app.
    • Only Readeck lists an Android app.
    • Only Readeck lists a browser extension.
    Readeck pricing and details

  10. 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). Unread starts at $29.99 per year, or $4.99 per month.
    • Only Folo lists a web app.
    • Only Folo lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Folo is open source, according to its own site.
    Folo pricing and details

  11. RSS Guard

    Open-source desktop feed reader and podcast player

    • RSS Guard is free. Unread starts at $29.99 per year, or $4.99 per month.
    • Only RSS Guard lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only Unread lists an iOS app.
    • RSS Guard is open source, according to its own site.
    RSS Guard pricing and details

  12. Karakeep

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

    • Karakeep starts at $4 per month, or $40 per year (Pro, Karakeep Cloud). Unread starts at $29.99 per year, or $4.99 per month.
    • Only Karakeep lists a web app.
    • Only Karakeep lists an Android app.
    • Only Karakeep lists a browser extension.
    Karakeep pricing and details

2 more that are open source

All 14 in one table

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Unread?

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

Is Unread open source?

Unread is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 6, 2026 against the pages it cites.

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

NetNewsWire, NewsBlur, FeedFlow, wallabag, Miniflux, FreshRSS, Tiny Tiny RSS, Readeck 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 Unread: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.