Tickr Alternatives

Tickr is described as 'TICKR is GTK-based RSS READER application which displays RSS FEEDS in a TICKER bar on your desktop. With a single click, you get the latest headlines scrolling in a thin window on your desktop, as what can be seen on News TV channels' and is a RSS Reader in the news & books category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Tickr for a variety of platforms, including iPhone, iPad, Mac, Web-based and Android apps. The best Tickr alternative is Feedly, which is free. Other great apps like Tickr are Inoreader, Flipboard, QuiteRSS and Reeder .

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Tickr alternatives are mainly RSS Readers but may also be News Readers or Text to Speech Services.  Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Tickr.
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TICKR is GTK-based RSS READER application which displays RSS FEEDS in a TICKER bar on your desktop. With a single click, you get the latest headlines scrolling in a thin window on your desktop, as what can be seen on News...

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Tickr alternatives page was last updated Jan 26, 2020
  1. Rss-Aware icon
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    It is a program written in python that uses notify-osd to notify you about updates to a website using it's rss feed and appindicator to let you access that post.

    189 Rss-Aware alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Rss-Aware iconTickr Icon

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  2. Sputnik icon
     9 likes

    Sputnik is a simple and practical rss reader for Windows and Mac OS X.

    Pros:

    1. Fun to use: Keyboard (and mouse) shortcuts allows for convenient and fast browsing through articles.
    2. Works offline: All articles are stored on your computer, so you don't need internet connect.
    193 Sputnik alternatives
    Simple and intuitive layout.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    Sputnik Features

    1.  Import/Export OPML Feeds
    2.  Portable
    3.  Offline Reading
    4.  No installation
    Discontinued

    Development has been discontinued. Last version, 1.0.7, released in May 2014, can be still downloaded from the official website.

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  3. Leaf RSS Reader icon
     6 likes

    Leaf is an amazing RSS reader for your Mac. Read, share, star and search RSS articles by using a smooth, clean and intuitive interface.

    198 Leaf RSS Reader alternatives
    Leaf RSS Reader screenshot 1

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Leaf RSS Reader Features

    1. Instapaper icon  Instapaper integration
    2.  Readability
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  4. Rnews icon
     8 likes

    Rnews is a server-side feed aggregator that can manage your hundreds of RSS and Atom feeds. It is:

    148 Rnews alternatives
    The main window

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted

    Rnews Features

    1.  Feed Reader
    2.  Server-side
    Discontinued

    The project is no longer developed. Last version, 1.01, released in July 2009, can be still downloaded from the official website.

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  5. xFeed icon
     5 likes

    The fastest, leanest, most user friendly feed reader for the iPhone and iPad!

    xFeed helps you gather all of your favorite news, sports, blogs or whatever and makes them simple to import, customize and view. Once you have your favorite sites saved you can enjoy how quick and eas.

    203 xFeed alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad

    xFeed Features

    1.  Feed Reader
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  6. Yomu - RSS Reader icon
     6 likes

    Yomu is the RSS reader born to the concept "which looks through all the reports single hand". In the list screen which carried out the form of the palette, a site can be crossed and a report can be read.

    231 Yomu - RSS Reader alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    Discontinued

    Last commit on 29 Feb 2020

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  7. NewsBar icon
     4 likes

    NewsBar is built with a fresh concept: news feeds delivered with a smooth animation, right to your desktop - now with automatic iCloud sync across all Apple devices. Works fine without Google Reader.

    192 NewsBar alternatives
    NewsBar screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone

    NewsBar Features

    1.  Sync with iCloud
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  8. Pulp icon
     8 likes

    Pulp is a unique and innovative news reader that turns your favourite news sites into your own personalized newspaper, making scanning through the news quicker and more enjoyable than ever before. By putting multiple news feeds onto a single page, Pulp lets you quickly browse...

    190 Pulp alternatives
    Pulp screenshot 1

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPad

    Pulp Features

    1.  Import/Export OPML Feeds
    2.  Import from Google Reader
    3.  Sync with iCloud
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  9. Hubii icon
     10 likes

    Hubii brings news to you. News close to you and from all corners of the world, in an instant! Choose a city or a country and discover top stories, trends and latest news for a given location.

    191 Hubii alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Firefox OS

    Hubii Features

    1.  Economy
    Hubii iconTickr Icon

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  10. Social Frame icon
     17 likes

    Digital photo frame + Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, RSS). Syncs Facebook and Twitter photos.

    207 Social Frame alternatives
    Social Frame screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    Social Frame Features

    1. Facebook icon  Facebook integration
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  11. FeedR News Reader icon
     7 likes

    The best feature of FeedR is built-in Feed Search. There is no need to use the Browser and copy / paste or type in long URLs. Simply enter the name of the site or any search key words and be on your way reading your feeds.

    210 FeedR News Reader alternatives
    FeedR News Reader screenshot 1
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    +5
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    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android

    FeedR News Reader Features

    1.  Sync with Google Reader
    2. Pocket icon  Pocket integration
    3.  Feed Reader
    4.  Integrated Search
    5.  Offline Reading
    Discontinued

    The official website is no longer available. Last version, 3.0.7, released in September 2013, can be still downloaded from Google Play Store.

    FeedR News Reader iconTickr Icon

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  12. Bundle News icon
     3 likes

    Get news by source, topic or breaking news from push notifications.

    215 Bundle News alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Wear

    Bundle News Features

    Bundle News iconTickr Icon

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