Head-to-head · RSS Reader Software
Feedly vs NewsBlur
Feedly leads on 0 checks, NewsBlur 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
- Free trialonly NewsBlur
- Most featuresFeedly · 4 of 5
Feedly scores higher on our rubric for rss reader software: 9.2 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.
Feedly is the better fit for teams and research-heavy news tracking. NewsBlur is the better fit for readers wanting intelligence features and self-hosting.
- Feedly fits best
Teams and research-heavy news tracking
- NewsBlur fits best
Readers wanting intelligence features and self-hosting
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Side by side
| Feature | Feedly 9.2/10 Visit ↗ | NewsBlur 9.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.2 | 9.0 |
| Ranking | #2 in RSS Reader Software | #3 in RSS Reader Software |
| Best for | Teams and research-heavy news tracking | Readers wanting intelligence features and self-hosting |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $65/yr | $36/yr |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | 30 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension | Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Community, Docs | Email, Community |
| Integrations | 750+ integrations | 7 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Feedly 4/5 · NewsBlur 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 → |
NewsBlur is a personal reader and aggregator for RSS and web feeds, available on the web, iOS, and Android. It suits readers who want more than a chronological stream: its feature set includes story training by author, tag, title, and full… 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
NewsBlur — where it wins
- Free plan includes real-time updates, training, sharing, saving, and mobile apps
- Paid tiers add search, archives, AI briefings, text view, and higher feed limits
- Self-hosted open-source edition offers Docker installation and data ownership
Where it doesn't
- The free plan supports up to 64 sites
- Full archives, story clustering, and Ask AI require Premium Archive
- Premium Pro is billed monthly at $29 and targets advanced needs
- Feedly9.2/10 · Free plan
A flexible RSS workspace for research, team feeds, filtering, and AI-assisted analysis.
Visit FeedlyFull verdict → - NewsBlur9.0/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial
A flexible RSS reader for intelligence features, mobile reading, and self-hosted control.
Visit NewsBlurFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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