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Vienna RSS alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Vienna RSS alternative is NetNewsWire (3.0 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Vienna RSS compared with 6 alternatives: NetNewsWire, Reeder, Newsify, News Explorer, FreshRSS and 1 more.
Vienna RSS is free to use. 5 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vienna RSSThis tool | Free | Free | macOS |
| NetNewsWire | Free | Free | macOS, iOS, Browser extension |
| Reeder | Free plan · from $14.99/yr | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| Newsify | Free plan · from $2.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, iOS |
| News Explorer | Free trial · from $4.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| FreshRSS | Free | Free | Web |
| Fluent Reader | Free | Free | macOS, Windows, Linux |
Price against what you get
Vienna RSS has no paid plan and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 5 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Newsify scores higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Vienna RSS
NetNewsWire
Free, open-source RSS reader for Mac, iPhone and iPad
- NetNewsWire is free.
- NetNewsWire also lists an iOS app and a browser extension.
Suits: Mac, iPhone and iPad users who want a free reader with no account
Reeder
Feed reader for Apple devices with a synced timeline
- Reeder starts at $14.99 per year, or $1.99 per month (US App Store).
- Reeder also lists an iOS app.
- Reeder also covers read later and bookmarks.
Suits: Apple users who want feeds, videos and podcasts in one timeline
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).
- Newsify also lists a web app and an iOS app.
Suits: iPhone, iPad and Mac users who like a newspaper-style layout for feeds
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.
- News Explorer has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Vienna RSS.
- News Explorer also lists an iOS app.
- News Explorer can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: People on Apple devices who want feed sync without creating an account
FreshRSS
Free, self-hosted RSS and Atom feed aggregator
- FreshRSS is free.
- FreshRSS also lists a web app.
- FreshRSS lists no macOS app, which Vienna RSS has.
- FreshRSS is self-hostable, according to its own site.
Suits: People who want to run their own RSS reader on a small server
Fluent Reader
Open-source desktop RSS reader for Windows, Mac and Linux
- Fluent Reader is free.
- Fluent Reader also lists Windows and Linux apps.
Suits: Desktop readers who want a free, local RSS app
Limits worth knowing in Vienna RSS
- It runs on macOS only; no iOS, Windows, Android or web version is listed.
- Releases 3.11.x need macOS 10.15 (Catalina) or newer, per the README.
- Syncing needs a separate service that supports the Open Reader API; Vienna has no sync of its own.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Vienna RSS?
The alternatives to Vienna RSS in this directory are NetNewsWire, Reeder, Newsify, News Explorer, FreshRSS and Fluent Reader. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Vienna RSS.
Is there a free alternative to Vienna RSS?
Yes. NetNewsWire, FreshRSS and Fluent Reader are free to use. Reeder and Newsify have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Vienna RSS alternatives work on Windows?
The Vienna RSS listing does not include a Windows app. Fluent Reader lists one.
Which Vienna RSS alternatives work on Linux?
The Vienna RSS listing does not include a Linux app. Fluent Reader lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.