Google Reader Alternatives for Windows

Google Reader is not available for Windows but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Windows with similar functionality. The best Windows alternative is QuiteRSS, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Google Reader and many of them are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to Google Reader are RSS Guard, Sismics Reader, Awasu and FeedDemon.

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  1. QuiteRSS icon
     199 likes

    QuiteRSS is a open-source cross-platform RSS/Atom news feeds reader written on Qt/C++

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued
    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
     
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    Comments about QuiteRSS as an Alternative to Google Reader
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    Small, quick, cross-platform (including BSD!!!)

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    OPML file uploads that actually work, cool label features.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • QuiteRSS is Free and Open SourceGoogle Reader is Free and Proprietary
    • QuiteRSS is Lightweight and Privacy focusedGoogle Reader is not according to our users
  2. Sismics Reader icon
     31 likes

    Looking for a simple and open feed reader?

    Free, open source, easy to use, Sismics Reader is what you need to keep your feeds under control.

    Central

    Access all your RSS and Atom feeds in one central easy readable place.

    Easy

    Sismics Reader can be installed in few steps on al.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  3. Awasu icon
     7 likes

    Awasu is a state-of-the-art feed reader that comes loaded with features for both casual personal use and professional, high-powered information management.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. FeedDemon icon
     82 likes

    FeedDemon is a popular RSS reader for Windows, with an easy-to-use interface that makes it a snap to stay informed with the latest news and information.

    231 FeedDemon alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  5. Fresh Reader icon
     3 likes

    Fresh Reader is a web-based, server type RSS and Atom feed reader. You can download and install it into your server or PC, just extract the downloaded file to the folder where your web server can get access.

    Runs fast in your hands

    Fresh Reader runs on your server or PC, which.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  6. Omea Reader icon
     1 like

    Omea Reader is a free and easy to use RSS reader, NNTP news reader, and web bookmark manager. It's fast, it aggregates, and it keeps you organized. Check out the additional features: lightning-fast desktop search, flexible information organizer, contextual access, and quick...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. Smart RSS icon
     6 likes

    Smart RSS is an extension that clones (in a bit mutated way) RSS reader from Opera 12.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Opera
     
  8. News Worm icon
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    News Worm is a simple, yet usable news aggregator for Windows. It has a practical and well designed user interface which stays out of the way.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9. RSS Captor icon
     2 likes

    RSS Captor is an easy-to-use RSS client with a three-pane interface. Feeds are listed on the left, a list of stories on the top right, and details on the lower right. Tabs offer quick access to sections where you can set up folders for automatically saved messages and manually...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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