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Feedbin vs NetNewsWire

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Feedbin

News

A fast, simple RSS reader focused on readability

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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NetNewsWire

News

Free open source RSS reader for Mac and iOS, with no subscription, no ads and no feed limit

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only NetNewsWire has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Feedbin there is no free tier: after a 30 day trial the service costs $7 a month or $70 a year; NetNewsWire it has no built in YouTube, Reddit or Mastodon integration, so a user wanting social feeds alongside RSS needs Reeder instead.
  • They diverge on capability: Feedbin covers RSS feeds, NetNewsWire covers RSS and Atom parsing.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Feedbin and NetNewsWire actually diverge.

Attributes where Feedbin and NetNewsWire differ
AttributeFeedbinNetNewsWire
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionOpen source, no licence fee
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidMac, iOS
Founded2013Unknown

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (News).

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.

Only in Feedbin

  • RSS feeds
  • Email newsletters
  • Twitter integration
  • YouTube subscriptions
  • Full-text search
  • Pocket
  • Instapaper
  • Pinboard

Only in NetNewsWire

  • RSS and Atom parsing
  • Third party sync
  • Unlimited feeds
  • Smart feeds
  • Local search
  • Open source

What people use each for

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

Feedbin

  • Reading and syncing RSS feeds across devicesnot NetNewsWire
  • Subscribing to email newsletters at a dedicated addressnot NetNewsWire
  • Following YouTube channels and podcasts in a readernot NetNewsWire

NetNewsWire

  • A reader who only wants traditional RSS and Atom feeds with no cap and no costnot Feedbin
  • Someone who tried Reeder free tier, hit the ten feed limit, and wants an unlimited free alternative insteadnot Feedbin
  • A developer who wants an open source reader they can inspect or contribute to on GitHubnot Feedbin
  • A user who wants feed sync through an existing Feedbin or Feedly account without paying for a separate reader subscriptionnot Feedbin

Where each one falls short

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

Feedbin

  • There is no free tier: after a 30 day trial the service costs $7 a month or $70 a year
  • The service is a paid hosted account only, with no free reader mode

NetNewsWire

  • It has no built in YouTube, Reddit or Mastodon integration, so a user wanting social feeds alongside RSS needs Reeder instead.
  • Cross-device sync requires a third party account such as Feedbin or Feedly for full functionality, which may itself carry its own cost.
  • As a volunteer-maintained project, new feature development and release cadence are slower than a funded commercial app.
  • It is Apple platforms only, with no Windows, Android or web client.
  • Its reading interface is more traditional and less gesture-driven than Reeder, which some users used to modern touch interactions find plainer.

Pricing, plan by plan

Feedbin

On request
  • Monthly$5/month
    • Unlimited feeds
    • Email newsletters
    • Twitter feeds
  • Yearly$50/year
    • All monthly features
    • 2 months free
    • Priority support

NetNewsWire

Free
  • NetNewsWireFree
    • Free and open source, no account required
    • No feed limit
    • Optional third party sync services

Which should you pick?

Choose Feedbin if

  • You need rss feeds.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want email newsletters.
Feedbin review

Choose NetNewsWire if

  • You need rss and atom parsing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Mac, iOS.
  • You also want third party sync.
NetNewsWire review

Questions people ask

Is Feedbin or NetNewsWire better?
Neither clearly leads. Feedbin starts at On request and NetNewsWire at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Feedbin or NetNewsWire?
NetNewsWire has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Feedbin and Free for NetNewsWire.
Does Feedbin or NetNewsWire run on more platforms?
Feedbin runs on Web, Ios, Android. NetNewsWire runs on Mac, iOS.
Can I use NetNewsWire for free?
Yes. NetNewsWire has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Feedbin starts at On request.
What is Feedbin best used for?
Feedbin is most often used for reading and syncing rss feeds across devices, subscribing to email newsletters at a dedicated address, following youtube channels and podcasts in a reader. Of those, reading and syncing rss feeds across devices and subscribing to email newsletters at a dedicated address are not what NetNewsWire is typically brought in for.
What can Feedbin do that NetNewsWire cannot?
Feedbin covers RSS feeds, Email newsletters, Twitter integration, YouTube subscriptions. NetNewsWire covers RSS and Atom parsing, Third party sync, Unlimited feeds, Smart feeds.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Feedbin: What are Feedbin's subscription costs?

Feedbin costs $7/month or $70/year. Monthly and annual subscriptions have the same features.

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NetNewsWire: Is NetNewsWire free?

Yes, entirely, and it is open source with no paid tier or ads.

Feedbin: Is there a free trial for Feedbin?

Yes, Feedbin offers a 30-day free trial that requires no credit card.

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NetNewsWire: Does NetNewsWire sync across devices?

Yes, through third party sync services such as Feedbin, Feedly or iCloud, rather than a proprietary sync system of its own.

Feedbin: What features are included in Feedbin?

All Feedbin subscribers get RSS feed reading with full-text extraction, email newsletter subscriptions via unique email, YouTube channel and playlist following, podcast listening, Twitter/Mastodon feed integration, syncing across iOS/Mac/Android, and advanced organization tools like tagging and search.

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NetNewsWire: Does it support YouTube or Reddit like the new Reeder?

No. It is focused purely on RSS and Atom feeds with no social feed integration.

Feedbin: Does Feedbin have different tiers with different features?

No, Feedbin offers a single subscription tier. All features are included in both the monthly and annual plans at the same price levels.

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