NewsBlur vs BazQux Reader

NewsBlur9.0Visit BazQux Reader8.7Visit

Higher score NewsBlur #3 in RSS Reader Software 9.0/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 5 features Visit NewsBlur

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BazQux Reader #5 in RSS Reader Software 8.7/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 4 of 5 features Visit BazQux Reader

• NewsBlur fits best

  Readers wanting intelligence features and self-hosting

• BazQux Reader fits best

  Feature-rich readers wanting broad device coverage

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Side by side

Feature	NewsBlur 9.0/10 Visit ↗	BazQux Reader 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.7
Ranking	#3 in RSS Reader Software	#5 in RSS Reader Software
Best for	Readers wanting intelligence features and self-hosting	Feature-rich readers wanting broad device coverage
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	$36/yr	$30/yr
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	30 days	30 days
Free trial length	30 days · no card needed	30 days
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Community	Email, Community, Docs
Integrations	7 integrations	5 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business
Features NewsBlur 0/5 · BazQux Reader 4/5
Full-text extraction	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Filter rules	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Offline reading	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Mobile apps	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Team sharing	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Feed limit	Not checked yet	3000 feeds
Our review
Pros	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	Full-text extraction handles truncated articles Smart streams, filters, search, and multiple reading layouts Works across web, desktop, mobile, and supported APIs
Cons	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	No free plan; pricing starts at $30 per year Some third-party clients depend on supported APIs Annual prices may be subject to VAT or GST
Our verdict	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 →	BazQux Reader is a hosted RSS and social-feed reader for individuals who want websites, Facebook pages, Telegram, VK, and other sources in one interface. It supports RSS subscriptions, OPML import and export, full-text extraction for… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• 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

• BazQux Reader — where it wins

  • Full-text extraction handles truncated articles
  • Smart streams, filters, search, and multiple reading layouts
  • Works across web, desktop, mobile, and supported APIs

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; pricing starts at $30 per year
  • Some third-party clients depend on supported APIs
  • Annual prices may be subject to VAT or GST

• NewsBlur9.0/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

  A flexible RSS reader for intelligence features, mobile reading, and self-hosted control.

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• BazQux Reader8.7/10 · 30-day trial

  A broad, feature-rich RSS reader for people willing to pay annually.

  Visit BazQux ReaderFull verdict →