The Best Google Reader AlternativesTop RSS & News Readers like Google Reader

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, iPhone, Android Tablet and iPad 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 alternatives page was last updated Jun 6, 2022
  1. Feedly icon
     1859 likes

    Experience a magazine-like RSS feed with seamless integration across devices, quick-loading cards, and effortless sharing across social platforms and other apps.

    314 Feedly alternatives
    Feedly screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    Top Feedly 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 Integration
    12.  Category Filters
    13.  Share on Twitter
    14.  Twitter Integration
    15.  Social media integration
    16.  Browser extension
    17.  Facebook integration
    18.  Convert images to PDF
    Feedly iconGoogle Reader Icon

    Feedly VS Google Reader

    Is Feedly a good alternative to 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.
    Jezebelisgone

    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 positive commentSep 23, 2017
    11
    Guest

    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.

    Top negative commentSep 9, 2018
    12
    Guest

    functionable and easy to user

    Positive commentJul 9, 2018
    0
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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
     1432 likes

    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.

    289 Inoreader alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Kindle Fire
    • Opera
    • 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 Integration
    7.  Text to Speech
    8.  Website Monitoring
    9.  Full-Text Search
    10.  Import/Export OPML Feeds
    11.  Multiple languages
    12.  Integrated Search
    13.  Data analytics
    14.  Import from Google Reader
    15.  Text Highlighting
    16.  Instapaper integration
    17.  Pocket integration
    Inoreader iconGoogle Reader Icon

    Inoreader VS Google Reader

    Is Inoreader a good alternative to Google Reader?
     
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    underline

    good feature set in free membership plan. social features.

    Top positive commentSep 5, 2017
    2
    Guest

    You can have full basic function with free account.

    Positive commentNov 8, 2017
    3
    Hocu

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

    Negative commentApr 27, 2017
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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
     368 likes

    The Old Reader is a web based RSS reader, something like Google Reader . Import existing subscriptions, find Facebook friends and more.

    225 The Old Reader alternatives
    The Old Reader screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application types

    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 iconGoogle Reader Icon

    The Old Reader VS Google Reader

    Is The Old Reader a good alternative to Google Reader?
     
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    Guest

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

    Positive commentMar 30, 2017
    3
    mabuhatab

    Recommended as the most one resembling Google Reader!

    Positive commentAug 21, 2020
    3
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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
     346 likes

    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.

    265 Tiny Tiny RSS alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    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
    6.  Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
    Tiny Tiny RSS iconGoogle Reader Icon

    Tiny Tiny RSS VS Google Reader

    Is Tiny Tiny RSS a good alternative to Google Reader?
     
    Comments about Tiny Tiny RSS as an Alternative to Google Reader
     
    Solandre Shelta

    every device is supported by browser

    Positive commentJun 6, 2022
    0
    pcjcosta

    It have infine search words or buzzers.

    Positive commentMar 2, 2021
    0
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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
     195 likes

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

    242 QuiteRSS alternatives
    QuiteRSS screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

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

    QuiteRSS VS Google Reader

    Is QuiteRSS a good alternative to Google Reader?
     
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    Guest

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

    Positive commentApr 13, 2017
    2
    Guest

    OPML file uploads that actually work, cool label features.

    Positive commentSep 19, 2020
    0
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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 LightweightGoogle Reader is not according to our users
  6. NewsBlur icon
     675 likes

    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.

    264 NewsBlur alternatives
    NewsBlur screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    NewsBlur Features

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

    NewsBlur VS Google Reader

    Is NewsBlur a good alternative to Google Reader?
     
    Comments about NewsBlur as an Alternative to Google Reader
     
    Guest

    Highly customizable interface!

    Positive commentSep 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 commentMar 24, 2018
    -2
    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 commentNov 28, 2016
    -3
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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
     321 likes

    Reeder is your all-in-one inbox for reading, watching and listening to content from various sources.

    289 Reeder alternatives
    Reeder  screenshot 1

    License model

    Application types

    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  iconGoogle Reader Icon

    Reeder VS Google Reader

    Is Reeder a good alternative to 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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