Tidings
Tidings: A focused Mac reading app that pairs RSS and article tools with configurable AI features. Ranked #24 of 30 in AI Reading Assistant Apps by our editors (6.8/10); pricing: Free plan; best for mac readers who want article Q&A and translation.
At a glance
- Editor score6.8 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forMac readers who want article Q&A and translation
- Free planYes
- PDF question answeringYes
- Facts checked14 Nov 2026
Where it wins
- Answers questions grounded in the article being read
- Translates paragraph by paragraph alongside the original
- Exports notes to Markdown and articles to PDF
Where it doesn't
- Available only on macOS
- AI features require a separately configured provider
- AI provider charges are separate from the license
Our verdict on Tidings
Tidings is a macOS RSS reader for people who want to collect and read articles with AI assistance. It handles news, blogs, images, videos, audio, and forums, and can summarize an article or answer questions grounded in the article being read. Paragraph-by-paragraph bilingual translation keeps translated text alongside the original. Its reading and note tools suit solo readers and small teams who want a focused desktop workflow rather than a cross-platform app.
The free Core plan includes RSS reading and library management, OPML import and export, unlimited PDF export, stars, read state, and immersive reading; it supports up to 150 feeds. AI Advanced is a one-time license that adds article summaries and questions, bilingual translation, Daily AI Radar, highlights and notes, and unlimited feeds. The vendor lists a 14-day refund policy for Paddle orders. AI compute is not included: users configure an independent provider, which may charge separately. The listed integrations include Obsidian, FreshRSS, and OpenAI-compatible AI providers.
Daily AI Radar groups unread items by topic and links citations to sources, while highlights and notes stay tied to article context. Those features make Tidings a fit for readers who want to organize a personal reading queue and carry notes into Markdown or articles into PDF. It is less suitable for people who need a mobile or non-Mac app, or who want AI features without configuring a provider and managing separate compute costs. Readers who mainly need feed management and exports can stay with Core; those who want AI-assisted reading can consider Advanced.
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Tidings pricing
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Tidings fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| PDF question answering | Yes |
| Article summaries | Yes |
| Reading annotations | Yes |
| Source import | Web |
| AI queries per month | Not verified |
| Money-back guarantee | 14 days |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | macOS |
| Support | |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 3 integrations: Obsidian, FreshRSS, OpenAI-compatible AI providers |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | tidings.info |
| Facts checked | 14 Nov 2026 |
Tidings integrations
Tidings lists 3 integrations on its own site.
- Obsidian
- FreshRSS
- OpenAI-compatible AI providers
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