NewsGuard Alternatives

NewsGuard is described as 'Uses journalism to fight unreliable news. Our trained analysts, who are experienced journalists, research online news brands to help readers and viewers know which ones are trustworthy--and which ones aren't' and is an app in the news & books category. There are more than 10 alternatives to NewsGuard for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Google Chrome, SaaS, Mozilla Firefox and Mac apps. The best NewsGuard alternative is Wiseone, which is free. Other great apps like NewsGuard are Ground News, Pew Research, AllSides and Media Bias Fact Check.

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  1. Wiseone icon
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    Wiseone is a new AI-powered browser extension that enriches your online reading experience by helping you simplify information, effortlessly master any subject you're reading and have easier access to factual information.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
     
    • Wiseone is the most popular free alternative to NewsGuard.

    • Wiseone is Free and ProprietaryNewsGuard is Paid and Proprietary
    • Wiseone is LightweightNewsGuard is not according to our users
  2. Ground News icon
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    Aggregates and analyzes stories from over 50,000 worldwide news sources, providing bias identification, coverage breakdowns, and real-time browser tools for cross-referencing political viewpoints and spotting underreported stories across mainstream and independent media.

    17 Ground News alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
    • Ground News is the most popular Web-based, Android, Mac, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to NewsGuard.

    • Ground News is Freemium and ProprietaryNewsGuard is Paid and Proprietary
  3. Pew Research icon
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    Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping the world. We conduct public opinion polling, demographic research, content analysis and other data-driven social science research. We do not take policy positions.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  4. AllSides icon
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    See issues and political news with news bias revealed. Non-partisan, crowd-sourced technology shows all sides so you can decide.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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    Media Bias/Fact Check (MBFC News) is an independent online media outlet. MBFC is dedicated to educating the public on media bias and deceptive news practices. The extension will display a color-coded icon denoting the bias of the current page.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Vivaldi Browser
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
     
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    It supports multiple web browsers, and it rates across a wide spectrum of bias types.

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    • Media Bias Fact Check is Free and ProprietaryNewsGuard is Paid and Proprietary
  6. NewsCompare icon
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    Compare the major US news media outlets side by side to see how stories are being portrayed.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  7. Kredibull icon
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    Kredibull is a website that rates the credibility of webpages, persons and companies based on votes and reviews by its members (kreddies). Its goal is to promote critical thinking and help create a world where credibility and truth matter.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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    Navigate Compass helps you instantly fact-check statements, verify sources, and explore deeper context—without leaving the page. Whether you're reading the news, researching, or scrolling social media, Compass puts clarity at your fingertips through AI analysis and community...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
     
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    AI-powered tool that extracts key statements from articles, evaluates the article’s stance on each statement, and detects multiple biases.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
    • Check Text Bias is the most popular SaaS alternative to NewsGuard.

    • Check Text Bias is Free and ProprietaryNewsGuard is Paid and Proprietary
  10. Credder icon
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    Credder works by allowing journalists and the public to review articles, creating credibility ratings for every article, author, and outlet. This is done without censoring content, to establish an incentive for quality in online news.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
     
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