Head-to-head · RSS Reader Software
Feedly vs FreshRSS
Feedly leads on 0 checks, FreshRSS on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreFeedly · 9.2/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresFeedly · 4 of 5
Feedly scores higher on our rubric for rss reader software: 9.2 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.
Feedly is the better fit for teams and research-heavy news tracking. FreshRSS is the better fit for self-hosters needing scraping and multi-user access.
- Feedly fits best
Teams and research-heavy news tracking
- FreshRSS fits best
Self-hosters needing scraping and multi-user access
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Side by side
| Feature | Feedly 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | FreshRSS 8.4/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 8.4 |
| Ranking | #2 in RSS Reader Software | #8 in RSS Reader Software |
| Best for | Teams and research-heavy news tracking | Self-hosters needing scraping and multi-user access |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free |
| Starting price | $65/yr | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension | Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension | Web |
| Support | Email, Community, Docs | Docs, Community |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business |
| Features Feedly 4/5 · FreshRSS 0/5 | ||
| Full-text extraction | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Filter rules | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Offline reading | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Mobile apps | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Team sharing | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Feed limit | 100 feeds | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Feedly is a cloud-based news and RSS reader for individuals, researchers, and teams that need to monitor multiple information streams in one place. It supports news sites, blogs, industry publications, newsletters, and Google News feeds,… Read the review → |
FreshRSS is a free, open-source RSS and Atom feed aggregator for individuals, families, and organizations that want to host their own reading service. It collects articles from websites and presents them through a web application, with… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Feedly — where it wins
- Follows RSS, newsletters, Google News, and industry publications
- Searches, filters, boards, notes, and highlights support research workflows
- Web, iOS, Android, Chrome, Zapier, and team collaboration support
Where it doesn't
- The Free plan is limited to 100 sources, 3 feeds, and 3 boards
- Advanced capabilities are split across Pro, Pro+, and Enterprise tiers
- Its broad feature set may exceed the needs of simple RSS reading
FreshRSS — where it wins
- Scrapes sites that do not provide RSS or Atom feeds
- Supports multi-user access, custom tags, and extensions
- Includes Google Reader-compatible and Fever APIs
Where it doesn't
- Requires infrastructure managed by the user
- Mobile and desktop access depends on compatible clients
- WebSub support applies only to compatible sources
- Feedly9.2/10 · Free plan
A flexible RSS workspace for research, team feeds, filtering, and AI-assisted analysis.
Visit FeedlyFull verdict → - FreshRSS8.4/10 · Free plan
A capable open-source reader for self-hosters who want control, scraping, and shared access.
Visit FreshRSSFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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