Feedly Alternatives (2026): 9 RSS and News Readers

Feedly is one of the best-known feed readers, and plenty of marketers, researchers and curious readers rely on it to keep up with blogs and news. That doesn't mean it suits everyone. Maybe you want something you can host yourself, a reader that works well on your Apple devices, or a simpler screen with fewer extras. Maybe you just want to try a different way of keeping up with the sites you care about.

This page lists nine Feedly alternatives in no particular order, sorted alphabetically. Everything here comes from each tool's own website. In the free plan column, Yes means the site describes free use or a free plan, Trial only means a free trial but no permanent free plan, and No means I couldn't find a free plan stated there. If you're after tools for planning and posting rather than reading, my guides to TweetDeck alternatives and Buffer alternatives are a better fit.

Feedly alternatives side by side

Features and limits change, so use the table as a starting point and check the tool's own site for the current details, especially around how many sources you can follow.

Tool	Type of reader	Good for	Free plan
Feedbin	Hosted feed reader	Feeds, newsletters, podcasts and YouTube	Trial only
Feeder	Web feed reader	Following your chosen sources in one place	Yes
Folo	AI feed reader	Filtering noisy feeds with AI help	No
FreshRSS	Self-hosted reader	Running your own feed reader	Yes
Inoreader	Feed and news reader	Filters, rules and folders for busy readers	Yes
Miniflux	Minimalist feed reader	A plain, fast, self-hostable reader	Yes
NetNewsWire	Apple feed reader	Reading feeds on Mac, iPhone and iPad	Yes
NewsBlur	Personal news reader	Training the reader to show what you like	Yes
The Old Reader	Web feed reader	A simple reader for following sites	No

Nine Feedly alternatives, A to Z

Feedbin

Best for: People who want one tidy place for feeds, email newsletters, podcasts and YouTube channels, with apps that sync across devices.

Feeder

Best for: Owners who want to bundle blogs and news sources into one reading view, and can start for free without a credit card.

Folo

Best for: Tech-friendly readers who like open source software and want AI help to surface what matters in a busy feed.

FreshRSS

Best for: People comfortable with a server, or a cloud host, who want a lightweight, customisable aggregator they control.

Inoreader

Best for: Researchers and marketers who follow many sites and want rules, tags and folders to keep it organised.

Miniflux

Best for: Readers who like a minimalist reader they can host themselves, with a hosted option for those who'd rather not.

NetNewsWire

Best for: Apple users who want a free, open source reader that keeps track of what they've read.

NewsBlur

Best for: People who want a reader that learns their tastes, syncs across web and phone apps, and is open source.

The Old Reader

Best for: People who want a plain web reader for following blogs and sites, with sign-in through Google.

Why readers move on from Feedly to another RSS reader

An RSS reader pulls the latest posts from the sites you choose into one list, so you don't have to visit each one. People change reader for sensible reasons: they want more control over their data, a cleaner design, better apps for their phone, or smarter filters when the list gets long. Some also like the idea of an open source reader they can inspect, or a reader that learns what they like.

It's worth being clear about which of those matters most to you, because it narrows the field quickly.

How to choose between Feedly alternatives

• Device and apps. Check there's a good app for the devices you use every day, and that your reading position syncs between them.
• Hosted or self-hosted. A hosted service is quick to start. Self-hosting gives you control but means someone has to look after a server.
• Organisation. Folders, tags and rules help once you follow dozens of sites.
• Beyond blogs. If you want newsletters, podcasts or video channels in the same place, check what each tool supports.
• Moving your sources. Look for OPML import and export, which lets you carry your list of sites between readers.
• Open source. If that matters to you, read the tool's own page to see how it describes its code and licence.

Which kind of feed reader suits which reader

• Hosted web readers suit people who want to sign up, import a list and start reading.
• Self-hosted readers suit owners with a technical friend, or a cloud host, who want full control.
• Apple-first apps suit people who read mostly on a Mac, iPhone or iPad.
• Filter-heavy readers suit researchers who track many topics and need rules to cut the noise.
• AI-assisted readers suit people who want help finding the important items in a busy feed.

Moving your feeds to a new reader without losing anything

1. Export your list of followed sites from your current reader as an OPML file.
2. Save the file somewhere safe, and keep a note of your folder names.
3. Create an account, or install the app, for the reader you want to try.
4. Import the OPML file and check that your folders and sites arrived.
5. Remove any sources that haven't published in a long time, so your list stays useful.
6. Keep your old reader for a week or two until the new one feels comfortable.

A reader can also help your own content planning. Following the sites your customers read shows you what they care about, and it pairs nicely with a tidy knowledge base, which is where my guides to Notion alternatives and Airtable alternatives come in.

Mistakes people make when they swap their feed reader

• Forgetting to export their sources first, then rebuilding the list by hand.
• Following far too many sites, so the reader becomes another overflowing inbox.
• Choosing a self-hosted tool without anyone to look after it.
• Ignoring the phone app, then finding they never open the reader.
• Skipping a short test with real sources before closing the old account.

Do you make feed readers or news apps? Tool makers can ask to be considered for a featured place on this list.

Making your final Feedly alternatives shortlist

Pick two readers that match your main reason for switching. Import the same list of sites into both, read for a few days, and notice which one you open without being reminded. Keep that one. If you want to be tidy, export your sources again from the reader you choose, so you always have a backup of your list.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a free alternative to Feedly?

Yes. Several readers on this page describe free use or a free plan on their own websites. Limits on the number of sources or features vary, so check the current details before you decide.

Can I move my sources from one reader to another?

Most readers can import and export an OPML file, which is a simple list of the sites you follow. Export from your current reader first, then import into the new one.

What is an RSS reader?

It's a tool that collects new posts from the websites you choose into one place. You read them in the reader instead of visiting each site separately.

Should I host my own feed reader?

Only if you're comfortable looking after a server, or you have someone who is. Hosted readers are quicker to start, while self-hosted ones give you more control.

Can a feed reader follow newsletters and podcasts?

Some can. Check each tool's own website to see whether it supports newsletters, podcasts or video channels alongside ordinary website feeds.