Filtered ranking
Best Free RSS Readers in 2026
9 of the 11 RSS readers ranked on listme.name match: they can be used without paying (a free plan or free version). The order uses the same scores as the full ranking.
The ranking
- 1
NetNewsWire
A free, open-source MIT reader that is fast and native on Mac, iPhone and iPad, with iCloud and service sync. It has no web or Windows version, so its reach is limited to Apple devices.
Best for Free open-source reading on Mac and iPhone
macOSiOS, iPadOSFree and open sourceOpen source
- 2
Reeder
A unified timeline across feeds, videos, podcasts and social posts, with reading position synced through iCloud. The free version is a starting point, and full features need a subscription.
Best for Apple users who want one timeline for many sources
iOSmacOSFree plan, paid upgrades
- 3
Inoreader
A web reader with rules, tags and monitoring feeds, and a free plan limited to 150 feeds. The Pro plan adds more feeds and social sources, so the paid tier is needed for heavier use.
Best for Web-based feed organizing with rules and tags
WebiOSAndroidFree plan, paid upgrades
- 4
Vienna
A free, Apache-2.0 newsreader for macOS that reads RSS, Atom and JSON feeds and includes a Plugins folder. It runs on the Mac only, so it sits beside NetNewsWire and Reeder as an Apple-only choice.
Best for Mac users who want a free open-source reader
macOSFree and open sourceOpen source
- 5
FreshRSS
A free, self-hosted AGPL-3.0 reader with feed scraping, saved searches and support for third-party mobile apps. It needs a server and setup, so it suits people comfortable running their own software.
Best for Self-hosted feed reading with scraping and search
WebSelf-hostedFree and open sourceOpen source
- 6
NewsBlur
A reader that learns from your choices through training filters, with a free tier for up to 64 sites and MIT-licensed code. Premium adds more sites and an archive, and the Pro tier is priced separately.
Best for Filtering stories through training, with self-hosting
WebAndroidSelf-hostedFree plan, paid upgradesOpen source
- 7
Tiny Tiny RSS
A self-hosted web feed reader and aggregator under GPLv3 that reads RSS, Atom and other feed formats. It needs a server and setup, so it suits self-hosters who want a full web reader they run themselves.
Best for Self-hosters who want a full web reader
WebSelf-hostedFree and open sourceOpen source
- 8
Miniflux
A minimal, self-hosted reader with keyboard shortcuts and paid hosting at $15 per year. It has fewer features than FreshRSS, so it suits readers who want simplicity.
Best for Minimal self-hosted reading with keyboard shortcuts
WebSelf-hostedFree and open sourceOpen source
- 9
Newsboat
A terminal RSS and Atom reader under the MIT license, described as an actively maintained fork of Newsbeuter. It has no graphical window, so it suits people who read feeds from the command line.
Best for Terminal users who read feeds from the command line
Command lineFree and open sourceOpen source
At a glance
| Product | Score | Price | Platforms | Hosting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 NetNewsWire | 90.5 | Free and open source | macOSiOS, iPadOS | Local app with iCloud or service sync |
 Reeder | 86.5 | Free plan, paid upgrades | iOSmacOS | Apple app with iCloud sync |
 Inoreader | 85.5 | Free plan, paid upgrades | WebiOSAndroid | Hosted |
 Vienna | 84.5 | Free and open source | macOS | Local app on your Mac |
 FreshRSS | 83.0 | Free and open source | WebSelf-hosted | Self-hosted |
 NewsBlur | 81.0 | Free plan, paid upgrades | WebAndroidSelf-hosted | Hosted or self-hosted |
| Tiny Tiny RSS | 80.0 | Free and open source | WebSelf-hosted | Self-hosted on your server |
| Miniflux | 79.5 | Free and open source | WebSelf-hosted | Self-hosted or paid hosting |
 Newsboat | 76.5 | Free and open source | Command line | Local app |
