News · head to head
Feedly vs NetNewsWire
NetNewsWire
News
Free open source RSS reader for Mac and iOS, with no subscription, no ads and no feed limit
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: Feedly a Feedly account is required before the app can be used at all; 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: Feedly covers RSS feed aggregation, 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 Feedly and NetNewsWire actually diverge.
| Attribute | Feedly | NetNewsWire |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Unknown | Open source, no licence fee |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android | Mac, iOS |
| Founded | 2008 | Unknown |
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 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.
Feedly
- Following newspapers, blogs, YouTube channels and Reddit feeds in one readernot NetNewsWire
- Tracking competitor and industry keywords across sourcesnot NetNewsWire
- Sharing curated intelligence with a team through automated newslettersnot NetNewsWire
NetNewsWire
- A reader who only wants traditional RSS and Atom feeds with no cap and no costnot Feedly
- Someone who tried Reeder free tier, hit the ten feed limit, and wants an unlimited free alternative insteadnot Feedly
- A developer who wants an open source reader they can inspect or contribute to on GitHubnot Feedly
- A user who wants feed sync through an existing Feedbin or Feedly account without paying for a separate reader subscriptionnot 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
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
Feedly
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Feedly review.
NetNewsWire
Free- NetNewsWireFree
- Free and open source, no account required
- No feed limit
- Optional third party sync services
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 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.
Questions people ask
- Is Feedly or NetNewsWire better?
- Neither clearly leads. Feedly starts at Free and NetNewsWire at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Feedly or NetNewsWire?
- Feedly starts at Free and NetNewsWire at Free.
- Does Feedly or NetNewsWire run on more platforms?
- Feedly runs on Web, Ios, Android. NetNewsWire runs on Mac, iOS.
- 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 NetNewsWire is typically brought in for.
- What can Feedly do that NetNewsWire cannot?
- Feedly covers RSS feed aggregation, AI-powered filtering, Content organization, Article highlights. NetNewsWire covers RSS and Atom parsing, Third party sync, Unlimited feeds, Smart feeds.
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.
SourceNetNewsWire: Is NetNewsWire free?
Yes, entirely, and it is open source with no paid tier or ads.
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.
SourceNetNewsWire: 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.
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.
SourceNetNewsWire: 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.
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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