FeedFlow vs Folo

FeedFlow

• People who want the same free reader on phone, tablet and desktop
• Readers who prefer a plain chronological list without recommendations
• FreshRSS, Miniflux or Feedbin users looking for an open-source client

Folo

• Readers who want AI summaries and translation inside their feed reader
• People following sites that have no feed through RSSHub routes
• Anyone who needs one reader across web, desktop and mobile, Linux included
• People who prefer open-source software

FeedFlow

• There is no web app; reading happens in the Android, iOS, macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
• Syncing between devices needs a service you supply: iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive, or a FreshRSS, Miniflux, Feedbin or BazQux account.
• The project is developed by Marco Gomiero and funded by optional tips and donations rather than a paid plan.
• The App Store listing requires iOS or iPadOS 17 or later.

Folo

• The Free plan allows 150 feed subscriptions and 3 AI summaries a day, with no AI translation.
• Integrations, private subscriptions and the secure image proxy start on Basic; AI model selection, bring your own key and AI tasks start on Plus.
• Paid plans offer a free trial, but the pricing page does not say how long it lasts.
• The download page offers Linux only as a direct AppImage download.

FeedFlow

Chronological timeline

Feeds appear as a single list in the order they were published, with no algorithmic ranking. Filters narrow it by read status, bookmarks, source or category.

Reading modes

Articles open in Reader Mode with adjustable text size, in the in-app browser, or in a browser of your choice.

Offline reading

Article content can be saved during sync so full articles are available without a connection, and cache cleanup tools keep storage in check.

Sync on your terms

Keep the library local, sync it through iCloud, Dropbox or Google Drive, or connect directly to FreshRSS, Miniflux, Feedbin or BazQux Reader.

Blocked words and organization

Blocked words hide articles that contain chosen keywords or phrases. Feeds are grouped into categories, and articles can be bookmarked and searched.

Import, export and feed suggestions

OPML import and export move feed lists between readers, articles can be imported and exported as CSV, and curated feed suggestions cover ten categories.

Folo

Feeds, RSSHub routes and inboxes

Subscribe to any RSS, Atom or JSON feed, or follow sites without a feed through RSSHub routes. OPML import and export are supported, and an inbox with its own email address receives newsletters.

AI summaries and translation

Summarizes an article on demand or automatically and shows a translation in English, Chinese, Japanese or French beside the original. Daily caps apply on the Free and Basic plans.

Folo AI

Ask questions about one article, a feed, a folder or everything you follow, and connect MCP services. Choosing the AI model and bringing your own API key start on the Plus plan.

Timeline summary and AI tasks

A timeline summary condenses new entries into one digest. Scheduled AI tasks write daily or weekly briefings and deliver them to chat or email; they are included from Plus.

Layouts for each format

Articles, social posts, pictures, videos and podcasts each get their own layout, a reader view fetches full article text, and text-to-speech reads articles aloud.

Actions and integrations

Rule-based Actions filter, star, rewrite, notify or summarize new entries. Articles can be sent to Obsidian, Readwise, Instapaper, Zotero and other tools on paid plans.

FeedFlow

• Free$0

  The complete app on Android, iOS, macOS, Windows and Linux, including every sync option and offline reading.

Folo

• Free$0

  150 feed subscriptions, 30 RSSHub subscriptions, 1 list, 1 inbox, 1 action, 3 AI summaries and 1 text-to-speech a day.

• Basic$4.17

  per month, billed yearly ($49.99); $4.99 billed monthly

  1,000 feed subscriptions, 5 lists, 10 inboxes, 5 actions, 30 AI summaries and 300 AI translations a day, private subscriptions and integrations.

• Plus$8.33

  per month, billed yearly ($99.99); $9.99 billed monthly

  2,500 feed subscriptions, unlimited AI summaries, translations and text-to-speech, curated AI models, bring your own key, AI tasks and 5M AI credits.

• Pro$83.33

  per month, billed yearly ($999.99); $99.99 billed monthly

  25,000 feed subscriptions, 100 lists, 200 inboxes, 100 actions, all high-end AI models and 50M AI credits.

FeedFlow

No public discounts listed.

Folo

• Annual discount

  Save 17% with yearly billing

  Folo's pricing page labels yearly billing as saving 17%: Basic is $49.99 a year against $4.99 a month, and Plus is $99.99 a year against $9.99 a month.