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Indie alternatives to Google Reader
5 products made by independent developers and small teams that do what Google Reader does, 5 of them with a free plan. Free and open-source options come first.
At a glance
| Product | Price | Open source | Self-host | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FreshRSS | Free | Yes | Yes | Web, Self-hosted |
| Feedly | Free plan | – | – | Web, iOS, Android |
| Inoreader | Free plan | – | – | Web, iOS, Android |
| Miniflux | Free plan | Yes | Yes | Web, Self-hosted |
| NewsBlur | Free plan | Yes | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
The alternatives
Questions
Is there a free alternative to Google Reader?
Yes. 5 of the 5 indie alternatives listed here have a free plan or are free: FreshRSS, Feedly, Inoreader, Miniflux and 1 more.
Is there an open-source alternative to Google Reader?
FreshRSS, Miniflux and NewsBlur are open source.
Can I self-host an alternative to Google Reader?
Yes: FreshRSS, Miniflux and NewsBlur can run on your own server.
Which Google Reader alternatives work on Mac, Windows, iPhone or Android?
On iPhone and iPad: Feedly, Inoreader and NewsBlur. On Android: Feedly, Inoreader and NewsBlur.
What makes these alternatives to Google Reader “indie”?
They are built by independent developers or small teams rather than large companies. Each one is listed because it does the same core job as Google Reader.
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