ConvertKit vs The Old Reader

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Pricing, plan by plan

Which should you pick?

Questions people ask

Is ConvertKit or The Old Reader better?

Neither clearly leads. ConvertKit starts at On request and The Old Reader at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.

Which is cheaper, ConvertKit or The Old Reader?

The Old Reader has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for ConvertKit and Free for The Old Reader.

Does ConvertKit or The Old Reader run on more platforms?

ConvertKit runs on Web. The Old Reader runs on Web, Ios, Android.

Can I use The Old Reader for free?

Yes. The Old Reader has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. ConvertKit starts at On request.

What is ConvertKit best used for?

ConvertKit is most often used for sending newsletters and email sequences to an audience, selling paid subscriptions and digital products to a mailing list. Of those, sending newsletters and email sequences to an audience and selling paid subscriptions and digital products to a mailing list are not what The Old Reader is typically brought in for.

What can ConvertKit do that The Old Reader cannot?

ConvertKit covers Email marketing, Landing pages, Subscriber tagging, Automation workflows. The Old Reader covers RSS reading, Social sharing, Following friends, Keyboard shortcuts. Both handle Web support.