Google Reader Alternatives

Google Reader is described as 'Was a web-based aggregator, capable of reading Atom and RSS feeds online or offline' and is a leading RSS Reader in the news & books category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Google Reader for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Android, Android Tablet, iPad and Self-Hosted apps. The best Google Reader alternative is Feedly, which is free. Other great apps like Google Reader are Inoreader, The Old Reader, Tiny Tiny RSS and QuiteRSS.

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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 Jan 10, 2025
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Alternatives
  1. Feedbin icon
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    Feedbin is a modern web reader to follow websites, Twitter feeds and email newsletters in one place. It boasts a clean interface, is ad-free, and costs $5/month.

    267 Feedbin alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • ReadKit
    • FeedMe
    • Slow Feeds
    • Reeder
    • NetNewsWire

    Feedbin Features

    1.  Import/Export OPML Feeds
    2.  User experience
    3. X icon  X Integration
    4.  Feed Reader

    Feedbin VS Google Reader

     
  2. Protopage icon
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    The best iGoogle alternative. Chris Pirillo calls Protopage "The best designed".

    196 Protopage alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online

    Protopage Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Bookmarks
    3.  Widgets
    4.  Visual bookmarks
    5.  Weather Alerts
    6. Gmail icon  Gmail integration
    7.  Stock Watchlist

    Protopage VS Google Reader

     
  3. Miniflux icon
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    Miniflux is a minimalist and opinionated feed reader.

    187 Miniflux alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Support for Themes
    3.  Privacy focused
    4.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  Import/Export OPML Feeds
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Web-Based

    Miniflux VS Google Reader

     
  4. BeyondPod icon
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    Read RSS feeds, download and listen to podcasts/video casts directly on your phone.

    214 BeyondPod alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Android Wear

    BeyondPod Features

    1.  Import/Export OPML Feeds
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  Import from Google Reader
    4.  Built-in player
    5.  Library Organization
    6.  Over-The-Top (OTT)
    7.  Feed Reader

    BeyondPod VS Google Reader

     
    Comments about BeyondPod as an Alternative to Google Reader
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    Positive Oct 22, 2017
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    It does it all in a well organized way

    Guest
    Positive Jun 1, 2018
    0

    Beyond Pod provides an excellent ways to keep your podcasts and videos reasonably organized. Organization is in the eye of the beholder.

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

    • BeyondPod is Freemium and ProprietaryGoogle Reader is Free and Proprietary
  5. Nextcloud News icon
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    The News app is an extension to Nextcloud. Essentially it is an RSS/Atom feed aggregator and offers a RESTful API for app developers. There are several clients, also for mobile devices.

    20 Nextcloud News alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • Self-Hosted
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Import/Export OPML Feeds
    6.  Self-hosted

    Nextcloud News VS Google Reader

     
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    FeedReader Online is a FREE RSS news aggregation solution that provides robust, state-of-the-art features in an intuitive, user-friendly environment.

    244 FeedReader Online alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online

    FeedReader Online Features

    1. WhatsApp icon  Whatsapp integration
    2.  Import from Google Reader

    FeedReader Online VS Google Reader

     
  7. FeedMe icon
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    FeedMe is a simple and full featured offline RSS reader for Feedly, InoReader, Bazqux, The Older Reader, Feedbin, Tiny Tiny RSS, FreshRSS, Fever, aiming at providing the best user experience for users to read and manage your favorite articles.

    235 FeedMe alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Import/Export OPML Feeds
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Built-in viewer
    6.  Multiple Account support
    7.  Offline Reading
    8.  Built-in RSS reader
    9.  Feed Reader
    10.  Feedly client
    11. Instapaper icon  Instapaper integration
    12.  In-app purchases

    FeedMe VS Google Reader

     
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