Comparison · RSS readers

Feedbin vs NewsBlur: which is better in 2026?

Feedbin ranks higher in our list of RSS readers (#2 against #8, score 88.0 against 81.0).

How we rank Share

  • 88.0
    Editorial score
    81.0
  • 4
    Platforms
    3
  • 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 NewsBlur if you want

Filtering stories through training, with self-hosting.

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.

The main differences

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

Side by side

FeedbinNewsBlur
Score88.081.0
Rank in list#2 of 11#8 of 11
PriceSubscription30-day free trial, then $7 a month or $70 a yearFree plan, paid upgradesFree tier for up to 64 sites; Premium from $36 per year
Free to useNoYes
Open sourceNoYes
PlatformsWebiOSmacOSAndroidWeb, iOS, macOS, AndroidWebAndroidSelf-hostedWeb, Android, Self-hosted
Made byFeedbin, Inc.Not stated
HostingHostedHosted or self-hosted
Best forPaid hosted reading with a polished web and app experienceFiltering stories through training, with self-hosting
Strengths
  • Clean reading layout with theme and font choices
  • Syncs with iOS, Mac and Android apps
  • Handles RSS, newsletters, podcasts and YouTube
  • Training filters by author, tag and title
  • Free tier for up to 64 sites
  • MIT licensed and self-hostable
Limits
  • No free plan after the 30-day trial
  • Monthly cost adds up against free readers
  • Free tier is limited to 64 sites
  • Premium Pro plan costs $29 per month
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Questions about Feedbin vs NewsBlur

Is Feedbin better than NewsBlur?
Feedbin ranks higher in our list of RSS readers (#2 against #8, score 88.0 against 81.0). Feedbin is best for: paid hosted reading with a polished web and app experience. NewsBlur is best for: filtering stories through training, with self-hosting.
Which is cheaper, Feedbin or NewsBlur?
Feedbin: 30-day free trial, then $7 a month or $70 a year. NewsBlur: Free tier for up to 64 sites; Premium from $36 per year.
Do Feedbin and NewsBlur run on the same platforms?
Feedbin supports Web, iOS, macOS, Android. NewsBlur supports Web, Android, Self-hosted.