Google Reader AlternativesOnly apps categorised as News Readers

The best News Reader alternative to Google Reader is Feedly, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Google Reader and loads of them are News Readers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting News Reader alternatives to Google Reader are Inoreader, The Old Reader, Tiny Tiny RSS and QuiteRSS.

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Google Reader alternatives page was last updated Jan 10, 2025
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  1. Feedly icon
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    Experience a magazine-like RSS feed with seamless integration across devices, quick-loading cards, and effortless sharing across social platforms and other apps.

    305 Feedly alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Kindle Fire
    • Mozilla Firefox

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Feed Reader
    2.  Custom feeds
    3.  Import from Google Reader
    4.  Web-Based
    5.  Import/Export OPML Feeds
    6.  Save Articles
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Cloud Sync
    9.  Text to Speech
    10.  Ad-free
    11. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
    12.  Category Filters

    Feedly VS Google Reader

     
    Comments about Feedly as an Alternative to Google Reader
    Comment summary: Feedly offers a user-friendly and intuitive interface for aggregating RSS feeds, praised for its ease of use and compatibility with other apps. Unlike Google Reader, some users find Feedly's interface more complicated, and there are concerns about the subscription costs after being used to free services. However, Feedly's extensive resources are appreciated for leading users to discover new content.
    Top Positive Comment
    Jezebelisgone
    Sep 23, 2017
    11

    Feedly is filled with so many rescources that you can type in any random word and it will undoubtedly lead you to a website or blog that you never knew existed.

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    Sep 9, 2018
    12

    It never seemed to just... work like Reader did; I have to go through hoops just to add a site to my Feedly, rather than just putting in a URL and suddenly having complete access to that site's RSS. Maybe it's because I was young and ignorant as to how this works when I was using Reader, I don't know.

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    Guest
    Positive Jul 9, 2018
    0

    functionable and easy to user

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    • Almost everyone thinks Feedly is a great Google Reader alternative.

    • Feedly is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone & iPad alternative to Google Reader.

    • Feedly is the most popular free alternative to Google Reader.

    • Feedly is Freemium and ProprietaryGoogle Reader is Free and Proprietary
  2. Inoreader icon
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    Take back control of your newsfeed and filter out the noise! With Inoreader, information comes straight to you the minute it’s available. Follow your favorite websites, content creators, newsletters, and social media feeds.

    283 Inoreader alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • BG flagBulgaria
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Kindle Fire
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Content Filtering
    2.  Web-Based
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  RSS to Email
    6. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
    7.  Text to Speech
    8.  Website Monitoring
    9.  Full-Text Search
    10.  Cloud Sync
    11.  Import/Export OPML Feeds
    12.  Multiple languages

    Inoreader VS Google Reader

     
    Comments about Inoreader as an Alternative to Google Reader
    Top Positive Comment
    underline
    Sep 5, 2017
    2

    good feature set in free membership plan. social features.

    Most Recent Comment
    Guest
    Positive Nov 8, 2017
    3

    You can have full basic function with free account.

    Hocu
    Negative Apr 27, 2017
    -5

    You can not see the pricing plans before registering, and it is expensive!

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    • Almost everyone thinks Inoreader is a great Google Reader alternative.

    • Inoreader is Freemium and ProprietaryGoogle Reader is Free and Proprietary
    • Inoreader is LightweightGoogle Reader is not according to our users
  3. The Old Reader icon
     371 likes
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    The Old Reader is a web based RSS reader, something like Google Reader . Import existing subscriptions, find Facebook friends and more.

    222 The Old Reader alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Import/Export OPML Feeds
    2.  Web-Based
    3.  Import from Google Reader

    The Old Reader VS Google Reader

     
    Comments about The Old Reader as an Alternative to Google Reader
    Guest
    Positive Mar 30, 2017
    3

    Has the same format. Lightweight and doesn't need installation.

    mabuhatab
    Positive Aug 21, 2020
    3

    Recommended as the most one resembling Google Reader!

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    • Almost everyone thinks The Old Reader is a great Google Reader alternative.

    • The Old Reader is the most popular SaaS alternative to Google Reader.

    • The Old Reader is Freemium and ProprietaryGoogle Reader is Free and Proprietary
    • The Old Reader is LightweightGoogle Reader is not according to our users
  4. Tiny Tiny RSS icon
     349 likes
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    Open source web-based RSS reader with AJAX, allowing privacy through self-hosting, supports aggregation, sharing options, and JSON API. Offers OPML import/export, keyboard shortcuts, plugins, themes, podcast support, and an official Android client.

    255 Tiny Tiny RSS alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Cloudron

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Import/Export OPML Feeds
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Web-Based
    4.  Integrated Search
    5.  Built-in RSS reader

    Tiny Tiny RSS VS Google Reader

     
    Comments about Tiny Tiny RSS as an Alternative to Google Reader
    Solandre Shelta
    Positive Jun 6, 2022
    0

    every device is supported by browser

    pcjcosta
    Positive Mar 2, 2021
    0

    It have infine search words or buzzers.

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    • Most users think Tiny Tiny RSS is a great Google Reader alternative.

    • Tiny Tiny RSS is the most popular Linux & Self-Hosted alternative to Google Reader.

    • Tiny Tiny RSS is the most popular Open Source alternative to Google Reader.

    • Tiny Tiny RSS is Free and Open SourceGoogle Reader is Free and Proprietary
    • Tiny Tiny RSS is LightweightGoogle Reader is not according to our users
  5. QuiteRSS icon
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    QuiteRSS is a open-source cross-platform RSS/Atom news feeds reader written on Qt/C++

    235 QuiteRSS alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    Discontinued

    The last version (0.19.4) is from March 2022.

    Warning

    Heavily based on QtWebKit, a dependacy deprecated since 2022 due to several critical security issues. QuiteRSS has slowly been abandoned since then.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Filtering
    3.  Feed Reader
    4.  Notifications
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Import/Export OPML Feeds
    7.  Multiple languages
    8.  Integrated Web Browser
    9.  Integrated Search

    QuiteRSS VS Google Reader

     
    Comments about QuiteRSS as an Alternative to Google Reader
    Guest
    Positive Apr 13, 2017
    2

    Small, quick, cross-platform (including BSD!!!)

    Guest
    Positive Sep 19, 2020
    0

    OPML file uploads that actually work, cool label features.

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    • Almost everyone thinks QuiteRSS is a great Google Reader alternative.

    • QuiteRSS is the most popular Windows & Mac alternative to Google Reader.

    • QuiteRSS is Free and Open SourceGoogle Reader is Free and Proprietary
    • QuiteRSS is Lightweight and Privacy focusedGoogle Reader is not according to our users
  6. NewsBlur icon
     679 likes
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    NewsBlur is a personal news reader that brings people together to talk about the world. It shows you the original site and allows you to read stories directly off the site while keeping track of what you read. It also filters and highlights stories you like and dislike.

    258 NewsBlur alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Import/Export OPML Feeds
    2.  Web-Based
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Ad-free
    5. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
    6.  Cloud Sync
    7.  Feed Reader

    NewsBlur VS Google Reader

     
    Comments about NewsBlur as an Alternative to Google Reader
    Most Recent Comment
    Guest
    Positive Sep 2, 2017
    0

    Highly customizable interface!

    Guest
    Positive Mar 24, 2018
    -2

    Newsblur is fantastic - handles the simple task of keeping track of many feeds very well. Also has many features, like multiple methods of displaying posts, training it to highlight the posts that matter most, lots of organization & filtering methods, etc.

    fancycwabs
    Positive Nov 28, 2016
    -3

    Integrated sharing and threaded commenting. Because it's a paid service, it doesn't share / sell your personal information, good mobile apps and compatibility with third-party apps.

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    • Almost everyone thinks NewsBlur is a great Google Reader alternative.

    • NewsBlur is Freemium and Open SourceGoogle Reader is Free and Proprietary
  7. Reeder  icon
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    Reeder is your all-in-one inbox for reading, watching and listening to content from various sources.

    291 Reeder alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CH flagSwitzerland

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  Import/Export OPML Feeds
    4.  Feedly client
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Multiple Account support
    7.  Offline Reading
    8.  Synchronization
    9.  Sync with iCloud

    Reeder VS Google Reader

     
    • Almost everyone thinks Reeder is a great Google Reader alternative.

    • Reeder is the most popular commercial alternative to Google Reader.

    • Reeder is Paid and ProprietaryGoogle Reader is Free and Proprietary
    • Reeder is LightweightGoogle Reader is not according to our users
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