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The Best RSS Readers

Feed readers ranked on the reading experience, aggregation and sync, platform reach, and price — not on vendor claims.

Last updated Jul 3, 2026

RSS is still the calmest way to follow the sites, blogs, and newsletters you care about without an algorithm deciding what you see. We compared the leading readers on the day-to-day reading and triage experience, how well they aggregate and sync sources, their platform and integration reach, and price including how usable the free tier is. Links on this page may earn us a commission, but they never change the ranking or a score.

  1. 1

    Feedly

    Our pick

    The most popular modern RSS reader, with broad platform support and AI-assisted filtering.

    8.6
    / 10

    Pros

    • + Clean, fast reading across web and polished native iOS and Android apps
    • + Broad source support and reliable sync, plus AI-assisted filtering and prioritization on paid plans
    • + Extensive integrations with tools like Notion, IFTTT, and read-later apps

    Cons

    • − Many of the best features — search, unlimited feeds, AI, integrations — need a paid plan
    • − The free tier caps feeds and folders, which power users hit quickly
    From $6.00 /month
    Visit Feedly
  2. 2

    Inoreader

    A power-user RSS reader with rules, filters, and full-text search that rewards heavy readers.

    8.2
    / 10

    Pros

    • + Deep power-user features: rules, filters, saved searches, and web keyword monitoring
    • + Handles very large subscription lists with fast, reliable sync
    • + Usable free tier plus reasonable paid plans and broad export options

    Cons

    • − The dense, option-heavy interface has a steeper learning curve
    • − Advanced automation, full-text search, and higher feed limits require paid tiers
    From $9.99 /month
    Visit Inoreader
  3. 3

    NewsBlur

    Best value

    An open-source RSS reader with training filters and social sharing at a flat low yearly price.

    7.6
    / 10

    Pros

    • + Trainable intelligence filters learn to surface or hide stories the way you want
    • + Open-source and self-hostable, with a single affordable flat-rate premium plan
    • + Original-site story view plus a social sharing layer for followers

    Cons

    • − The free tier is quite limited on the number of sites you can follow
    • − Interface and native apps feel less polished than the leading commercial readers
    From $36.00 /year
    Visit NewsBlur
  4. 4

    Feedbin

    A clean, privacy-minded, subscription-only reader that also handles newsletters and podcasts.

    7.6
    / 10

    Pros

    • + Clean, ad-free, privacy-respecting reading with a calm, uncluttered interface
    • + Syncs with many excellent third-party reader apps like Reeder and Unread
    • + Handles email newsletters and podcasts alongside standard RSS feeds

    Cons

    • − Paid-only with no permanent free tier after the trial ends
    • − Fewer built-in automation and filtering rules than power-user readers
    From $5.00 /month
    Visit Feedbin
  5. 5

    The Old Reader

    A simple, familiar reader that recreates the classic Google Reader experience with light social features.

    6.8
    / 10

    Pros

    • + Simple, familiar Google Reader-style interface that's easy to pick up
    • + Low-cost premium plan with full-text search and higher subscription limits
    • + Light social features for sharing and following friends' reads

    Cons

    • − No official native mobile apps; it relies on the web and third-party clients
    • − Fewer advanced filtering, automation, and integration options than rivals
    From $3.00 /month
    Visit The Old Reader

Side-by-side

The Best RSS Readers — score by criterion for each product.
Product Reading experience Aggregation & sync Platforms & integrations Pricing & free tier Overall
Feedly 8.5 9.0 9.0 7.0 8.6
Inoreader 8.0 9.0 8.0 7.5 8.2
NewsBlur 7.5 8.0 7.0 8.5 7.6
Feedbin 8.5 7.5 7.5 5.0 7.6
The Old Reader 7.0 6.5 6.0 8.0 6.8
How we scored this

We score every reader on four weighted criteria: reading experience (weight 3), aggregation & sync (2), platforms & integrations (2), and pricing & free tier (1). Scores reflect hands-on editorial judgement, and the ranking is independent of any affiliate payout.