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Google Reader was a Web-based aggregator, capable of reading Atom and RSS feeds online or offline.

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Google Reader alternatives page was last updated Jun 6, 2022

Tiny Tiny RSS
Tiny Tiny RSS is an open source web-based news feed (RSS/Atom) reader and aggregator, designed to allow you to read news from any location, while feeling as close to a real desktop application as possible.
267 Tiny Tiny RSS alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- RSS Reader
- News Reader
Platforms
- Linux
- Self-Hosted
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
- Cloudron
Tiny Tiny RSS Features
1. Web-Based
2. Import/Export OPML Feeds
3. Integrated Search
4. Dark Mode
5. Support for Themes
6. Lightweight
7. Built-in RSS reader
8. Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
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Tiny Tiny RSS VS Google Reader
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Comments about Tiny Tiny RSS as an Alternative to Google Reader

Solandre Shelta
every device is supported by browser
Positive comment •Jun 6, 2022
0
pcjcosta
It have infine search words or buzzers.
Positive comment •Mar 2, 2021
0
- 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

QuiteRSS
QuiteRSS is a open-source cross-platform RSS/Atom news feeds reader written on Qt/C++
243 QuiteRSS alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- RSS Reader
- News Reader
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- BSD
- PortableApps.com
QuiteRSS Features
1. Portable
2. Notifications
3. Filtering
4. Feed Reader
5. Lightweight
6. No registration required
7. Import/Export OPML Feeds
8. Multiple languages
9. Integrated Web Browser
10. Integrated Search
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Warning
Heavily based on QtWebKit, a dependacy deprecated since 2022 due to several critical security issues. QuiteRSS has slowly been abandoned since then.
Discontinued
The last version (0.19.4) is from March 2022.
QuiteRSS VS Google Reader
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Comments about QuiteRSS as an Alternative to Google Reader

Guest
Small, quick, cross-platform (including BSD!!!)
Positive comment •Apr 13, 2017
2
Guest
OPML file uploads that actually work, cool label features.
Positive comment •Sep 19, 2020
0
- 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 LightweightGoogle Reader is not according to our users

NewsBlur
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.
266 NewsBlur alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Open Source
Application types
- RSS Reader
- News Reader
Platforms
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- Kindle Fire
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
+8
NewsBlur Features
1. Import/Export OPML Feeds
2. Web-Based
3. Customizable
4. Dark Mode
5. Ad-free
6. IFTTT Integration
7. Cloud Sync
8. Feed Reader
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Guest
Highly customizable interface!
Positive comment •Sep 2, 2017
0
Guest
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.
Positive comment •Mar 24, 2018
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fancycwabs
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.
Positive comment •Nov 28, 2016
-3
- Almost everyone thinks NewsBlur is a great Google Reader alternative.
- NewsBlur is Freemium and Open SourceGoogle Reader is Free and Proprietary

FreshRSS
FreshRSS is a free, self-hosted RSS aggregator. It is quite lightweight, fast (it can manage +100k articles without complaining) and powerful (e.g. shortcuts, filters, responsive design, multi-views, multi-themes, multi-users, statistics, provides a Google Reader API, etc.)
117 FreshRSS alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- RSS Reader
- News Reader
Platforms
- Self-Hosted
- Cloudron
Top FreshRSS Features
1. Feed Reader
2. Import/Export OPML Feeds
3. Lightweight
4. Ad-free
5. Web-Based
6. Support for Themes
7. Privacy focused
8. Cloud Sync
9. Dark Mode
10. No Tracking
11. Multiple Account support
12. No registration required
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Comments about FreshRSS as an Alternative to Google Reader

MorganGeek
great features, self-hosted, big community, mobile friendly, light
Positive comment •Jun 22, 2017
-2
- Most users think FreshRSS is a great Google Reader alternative.
- FreshRSS is Free and Open SourceGoogle Reader is Free and Proprietary
- FreshRSS is Lightweight and Privacy focusedGoogle Reader is not according to our users

Liferea
Liferea is a web feed reader/news aggregator that brings together all of the content from your favorite subscriptions into a simple interface that makes it easy to organize and browse feeds.
250 Liferea alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- RSS Reader
- News Reader
Platforms
- Linux
- BSD
+6
Liferea Features
1. Feed Reader
2. No registration required
3. Lightweight
4. Local Storage
5. Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
6. Dark Mode
7. Ad-free
8. Privacy focused
9. Import/Export OPML Feeds
10. Offline Reading
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Liferea VS Google Reader
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Comments about Liferea as an Alternative to Google Reader

Guest
It's very light and required only few additional dependencies in my system (linux mint 17.1)
Positive comment •Feb 5, 2016
-4
- Most users think Liferea is a great Google Reader alternative.
- Liferea is Free and Open SourceGoogle Reader is Free and Proprietary
- Liferea is Lightweight and Privacy focusedGoogle Reader is not according to our users

RSS Guard
RSS Guard is simple, light and easy-to-use RSS/ATOM feed aggregator developed using Qt framework which supports online feed synchronization.
230 RSS Guard alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- RSS Reader
- News Reader
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
Top RSS Guard Features
1. Standalone
2. Lightweight
3. Feed Reader
4. No registration required
5. Import/Export OPML Feeds
6. Multiple Account support
7. Dark Mode
8. Support for Themes
9. Privacy focused
10. Ad-free
11. No Tracking
12. Cloud Sync
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NetNewsWire
RSS reader shows you articles from your favorite blogs and news sites, and it keeps track of what you’ve read.
244 NetNewsWire alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- RSS Reader
- News Reader
Platforms
- Mac
- iPhone
- iPad
+7
Top NetNewsWire Features
1. Feed Reader
2. Ad-free
3. Lightweight
4. Works Offline
5. Import/Export OPML Feeds
6. Dark Mode
7. Privacy focused
8. Support for Themes
9. No registration required
10. No Tracking
11. Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
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NetNewsWire VS Google Reader
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Comments about NetNewsWire as an Alternative to Google Reader

Hadyn Cutler
Completely free, no ads, simple to use, great UI, and no cons whatsoever!
Positive comment •Aug 19, 2020
0
- NetNewsWire is Free and Open SourceGoogle Reader is Free and Proprietary
- NetNewsWire is Lightweight and Privacy focusedGoogle Reader is not according to our users