Feedbin 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 Feedbin or The Old Reader better?

Neither clearly leads. Feedbin 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, Feedbin or The Old Reader?

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

Does Feedbin or The Old Reader run on more platforms?

Both run on Web, Ios, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.

Can I use The Old Reader for free?

Yes. The Old Reader 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 The Old Reader is typically brought in for.

What can Feedbin do that The Old Reader cannot?

Feedbin covers RSS feeds, Email newsletters, Twitter integration, YouTube subscriptions. The Old Reader covers RSS reading, Social sharing, Following friends, Keyboard shortcuts. Both handle Third-party apps, Web support, Ios support, Android support.