Vienna
Free open-source RSS, Atom and JSON feed reader for macOS
- #5 of 11 in best RSS readers
- Free and open source
- Free to use
- Open source
- macOS
Ranked 5 of 11 in best RSS readers
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
About Vienna
Vienna is a feed newsreader for macOS that reads RSS, Atom and JSON feeds. Its GitHub repository describes it as a free and open-source newsreader, and it includes a Plugins folder, so the app can be extended.
The project is licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0, and it is published on GitHub. Vienna runs on macOS only, so Windows and Linux users need one of the other readers in this list. Its repository summary does not describe sync options.
Key features
- RSS, Atom and JSON feeds
- Plugins folder
- Apache-2.0 open source
- macOS newsreader
- Free to use
Strengths
- Apache-2.0 licensed, with source on GitHub
- Reads RSS, Atom and JSON feeds
Limits
- Runs on macOS only
- Sync options are not described in its repository summary
Where Vienna ranks
How Vienna compares
| Product | Score | Price | Platforms | Hosting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
#3 Reeder | 86.5 | Free plan, paid upgrades | iOSmacOS | Apple app with iCloud sync |
#4 Inoreader | 85.5 | Free plan, paid upgrades | WebiOSAndroid | Hosted |
| #5Vienna | 84.5 | Free and open source | macOS | Local app on your Mac |
#6 FreshRSS | 83.0 | Free and open source | WebSelf-hosted | Self-hosted |
#7 BazQux Reader | 82.0 | Subscription | Web | Hosted by BazQux |
The full comparison table for best RSS readers has all 11 products.
Questions about Vienna
- Is Vienna free?
- Vienna can be used without paying: Free Apache-2.0 newsreader for macOS. Check the vendor’s pricing page for current limits.
- Is Vienna open source?
- Yes. Vienna publishes its source code under the Apache-2.0 license.
- Which platforms does Vienna support?
- Vienna is available on: macOS.
- What is Vienna best for?
- Mac users who want a free open-source reader. In our ranking of RSS readers it is number 5 of 11 with a score of 84.5.
- What are the best alternatives to Vienna?
- The highest-ranked alternatives on listme.name are NetNewsWire, Feedbin, Reeder, Inoreader.
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