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Feedly vs Ground News

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Feedly

News

Organize, read, and share content you care about

From
Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
Ground News logo

Ground News

News

See every side of every story

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Feedly a Feedly account is required before the app can be used at all; Ground News only one paid tier (Vantage) is publicly offered
  • They diverge on capability: Feedly covers RSS feed aggregation, Ground News covers News comparison.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Feedly and Ground News actually diverge.

Attributes where Feedly and Ground News differ
AttributeFeedlyGround News
Pricing modelUnknownfreemium
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidIos, Android, Web
Founded20082018

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Feedly

  • RSS feed aggregation
  • AI-powered filtering
  • Content organization
  • Article highlights
  • Power search
  • Slack
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Zapier

Only in Ground News

  • News comparison
  • Bias ratings
  • Source transparency
  • Blindspot analysis
  • Ownership data
  • Browser extension

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Feedly

  • Following newspapers, blogs, YouTube channels and Reddit feeds in one readernot Ground News
  • Tracking competitor and industry keywords across sourcesnot Ground News
  • Sharing curated intelligence with a team through automated newslettersnot Ground News

Ground News

  • News consumptionnot Feedly
  • Media literacynot Feedly
  • Researchnot Feedly
  • Fact checkingnot Feedly

Where each one falls short

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

Feedly

  • A Feedly account is required before the app can be used at all
  • Tracking keywords, brands and companies requires Feedly Pro
  • Searching within your own feeds requires Feedly Pro
  • Integrations with LinkedIn, Buffer, Zapier and IFTTT require Feedly Pro
  • You cannot sign up for a Market Intelligence or Threat Intelligence trial or account from the mobile app; that must be done on feedly.com

Ground News

  • Only one paid tier (Vantage) is publicly offered
  • Annual billing required for the disclosed $8.33/month rate
  • Pricing for monthly billing not disclosed

Pricing, plan by plan

Feedly

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Feedly review.

Ground News

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic news comparison
    • Bias ratings
    • Limited stories
  • Pro$9.99/month
    • Unlimited stories
    • Blindspot feed
    • Ownership data
  • Vanguard$19.99/month
    • Everything in Pro
    • Support journalism
    • Early features

Which should you pick?

Choose Feedly if

  • You need rss feed aggregation.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want ai-powered filtering.
Feedly review

Choose Ground News if

  • You need news comparison.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want bias ratings.
Ground News review

Questions people ask

Is Feedly or Ground News better?
Neither clearly leads. Feedly starts at Free and Ground News at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Feedly or Ground News?
Feedly starts at Free and Ground News at Free.
Does Feedly or Ground News run on more platforms?
Feedly runs on Web, Ios, Android. Ground News runs on Ios, Android, Web.
Can I use Feedly for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Feedly best used for?
Feedly is most often used for following newspapers, blogs, youtube channels and reddit feeds in one reader, tracking competitor and industry keywords across sources, sharing curated intelligence with a team through automated newsletters. Of those, following newspapers, blogs, youtube channels and reddit feeds in one reader and tracking competitor and industry keywords across sources are not what Ground News is typically brought in for.
What can Feedly do that Ground News cannot?
Feedly covers RSS feed aggregation, AI-powered filtering, Content organization, Article highlights. Ground News covers News comparison, Bias ratings, Source transparency, Blindspot analysis. Both handle Web support, Ios support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Feedly: What are the two main pricing tiers available for Feedly Threat Intelligence?

Feedly offers Standard and Advanced plans. Standard includes 1000+ Threat Intelligence AI Models, 50 AI Feeds, 5 Newsletter Templates, team access, and a dedicated advisor. Advanced adds Vulnerability, TTP, and Cyberattack Intel Agents, 100 AI Feeds, 10 Newsletter Templates, API access, integrations, and early feature access.

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Ground News: Does Ground News have a free option?

Yes. Ground News offers free access through its website, browser extension, or mobile app. The free tier shows news stories and basic information.

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Feedly: Are specific dollar amounts published for Feedly's threat intelligence plans?

No, the pricing page lists the plan features but requires users to request pricing through a 'Request pricing' button rather than displaying dollar amounts.

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Ground News: How much does Ground News Vantage cost?

Ground News Vantage is $8.33/month when billed annually, with no hidden fees. Users can cancel anytime.

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Feedly: Is there a free trial available for Feedly Threat Intelligence?

Yes, a free trial is available through 'Get started for free' links. The page references a 30-day free trial with kickoff, threat research, and impact measurement phases, though specific feature limits are not disclosed.

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Ground News: What features does Ground News Vantage include?

Ground News Vantage includes blindspot analysis, global coverage maps, unlimited saved stories, full coverage comparison, ownership and funding transparency, bias and factuality ratings, and the My News Bias dashboard.

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Feedly: What add-ons are available beyond the core Standard and Advanced plans?

The Advanced plan offers optional add-ons for Dark Web Agents and Commercial Access, though pricing for these is not published.

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