Ranked 2 of 7 in best RSS readers
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.
Best for Paid hosted reading with a polished web and app experience
About Feedbin
Feedbin is a hosted reader that collects RSS feeds, email newsletters, podcasts and YouTube channels in one place. Its web app offers customizable themes and typography, and a full-screen mode for focused reading. The site lists hand-picked fonts from Hoefler & Co.
Feedbin also works as a sync service for other readers, including NetNewsWire, so people can keep their feeds on Feedbin and read them in a native app. After the 30-day trial it is a paid service with no free plan listed. The monthly cost adds up against free readers, so it suits people who value a polished paid service.
Key features
- RSS, newsletters, podcasts and YouTube
- Full-screen reading
- Hand-picked fonts
- Sync with native apps
Strengths
- Clean reading layout with theme and font choices
- Syncs with iOS, Mac and Android apps
- Handles RSS, newsletters, podcasts and YouTube
Limits
- No free plan after the 30-day trial
- Monthly cost adds up against free readers
Where Feedbin ranks
| List | Rank | Score | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best RSS readers | 2 of 7 | 88.0 | Paid hosted reading with a polished web and app experience |
Questions about Feedbin
- Is Feedbin free?
- Feedbin is a paid product (subscription). 30-day free trial, then $7 a month or $70 a year.
- Is Feedbin open source?
- No. Feedbin is proprietary software; its source code is not public.
- Which platforms does Feedbin support?
- Feedbin is available on: Web, iOS, macOS, Android.
- What is Feedbin best for?
- Paid hosted reading with a polished web and app experience. In our ranking of RSS readers it is number 2 of 7 with a score of 88.0.
- What are the best alternatives to Feedbin?
- The highest-ranked alternatives on listme.name are NetNewsWire, Reeder, Inoreader, FreshRSS.