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Feedly vs Moz

Feedly logo

Feedly

Software

Organize, read, and share content you care about

From
Free
Rated
-
Moz logo

Moz

Software

SEO software for smarter marketing

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Feedly a Feedly account is required before the app can be used at all; Moz smaller keyword database with only 500M+ keywords compared to 25 billion for Semrush
  • They diverge on capability: Feedly covers RSS feed aggregation, Moz covers Keyword Explorer.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Feedly and Moz actually diverge.

Attributes where Feedly and Moz differ
AttributeFeedlyMoz
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb
Founded20082004

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (Unknown), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 Moz

  • Keyword Explorer
  • Link Explorer
  • Site Crawl
  • Rank Tracking
  • Page Optimization
  • Competitive research
  • Local SEO tools
  • Fresh Web Explorer

Both cover

  • Web 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 Moz
  • Tracking competitor and industry keywords across sourcesnot Moz
  • Sharing curated intelligence with a team through automated newslettersnot Moz

Moz

  • SEO auditsnot Feedly
  • Keyword researchnot Feedly
  • Link buildingnot Feedly
  • Local SEOnot Feedly
  • Competitive analysisnot 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

Moz

  • Smaller keyword database with only 500M+ keywords compared to 25 billion for Semrush
  • Unreliable competitive analysis for B2B companies with niche competitor sets
  • Weekly rank tracking on lower plans creates bottlenecks versus daily updates on competitors

Pricing, plan by plan

Feedly

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Feedly review.

Moz

Free
  • Starter$39/month
    • Limited keyword tracking
    • Basic site audit
  • Standard$99/month
    • Enhanced keyword tracking
    • Competitive analysis

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.

Choose Moz if

  • You need keyword explorer.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want link explorer.

Questions people ask

Is Feedly or Moz better?
Neither clearly leads. Feedly starts at Free and Moz at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Feedly or Moz?
Feedly starts at Free and Moz at Free.
Does Feedly or Moz run on more platforms?
Feedly runs on Web, Ios, Android. Moz runs on 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 Moz is typically brought in for.
What can Feedly do that Moz cannot?
Feedly covers RSS feed aggregation, AI-powered filtering, Content organization, Article highlights. Moz covers Keyword Explorer, Link Explorer, Site Crawl, Rank Tracking. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Moz: What are Moz's main weaknesses compared to Semrush and Ahrefs?

Moz has a smaller keyword database (500M+ keywords vs Semrush's 25B), weaker competitive analysis tools for B2B niches, weekly rank tracking on lower plans, and limited local SEO features compared to modern competitors.

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