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Feedbin vs FreshRSS: which is better in 2026?

Feedbin88.0#2 in best RSS readersFreshRSS83.0#6 in best RSS readers

Feedbin ranks higher in our list of RSS readers (#2 against #6, score 88.0 against 83.0).

How we rank Share

  • 88.0
    Editorial score
    83.0
  • 4
    Platforms
    2
  • No
    Free to use
    Yes
  • No
    Open source
    Yes

Which should you choose?

Choose Feedbin if you want

Paid hosted reading with a polished web and app experience.

A polished paid reader for RSS, newsletters, podcasts and YouTube, with apps on iOS, Mac and Android. It has no free plan after its 30-day trial, so the monthly cost is the trade-off.

Choose FreshRSS if you want

Self-hosted feed reading with scraping and search.

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.

The main differences

  • Only Feedbin runs on macOS.
  • Only Feedbin runs on iOS.
  • Only Feedbin runs on Android.
  • FreshRSS is open source; Feedbin is not.
  • FreshRSS can be used for free; Feedbin requires payment.

Side by side

FeedbinFreshRSS
Score88.083.0
Rank in list#2 of 11#6 of 11
PriceSubscription30-day free trial, then $7 a month or $70 a yearFree and open sourceFree to self-host under AGPL-3.0; a public demo is available
Free to useNoYes
Open sourceNoYes
PlatformsWebiOSmacOSAndroidWeb, iOS, macOS, AndroidWebSelf-hostedWeb, Self-hosted
Made byFeedbin, Inc.Not stated
HostingHostedSelf-hosted
Best forPaid hosted reading with a polished web and app experienceSelf-hosted feed reading with scraping and search
Strengths
  • Clean reading layout with theme and font choices
  • Syncs with iOS, Mac and Android apps
  • Handles RSS, newsletters, podcasts and YouTube
  • Open source under AGPL-3.0
  • Generates feeds from websites by scraping
  • Works with third-party mobile apps
Limits
  • No free plan after the 30-day trial
  • Monthly cost adds up against free readers
  • Needs a server and setup
  • Updates and maintenance are the user's job
LinksVisit site Visit site

Questions about Feedbin vs FreshRSS

Is Feedbin better than FreshRSS?
Feedbin ranks higher in our list of RSS readers (#2 against #6, score 88.0 against 83.0). Feedbin is best for: paid hosted reading with a polished web and app experience. FreshRSS is best for: self-hosted feed reading with scraping and search.
Which is cheaper, Feedbin or FreshRSS?
Feedbin: 30-day free trial, then $7 a month or $70 a year. FreshRSS: Free to self-host under AGPL-3.0; a public demo is available.
Do Feedbin and FreshRSS run on the same platforms?
Feedbin supports Web, iOS, macOS, Android. FreshRSS supports Web, Self-hosted.

Choosing between the two

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