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Feedly vs Parse.ly

Feedly logo

Feedly

News

Organize, read, and share content you care about

From
Free
Rated
-
Parse.ly logo

Parse.ly

News

Analytics platform for publishers

From
$500/month
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Feedly has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Feedly a Feedly account is required before the app can be used at all; Parse.ly no published pricing rates or specific plan costs
  • They diverge on capability: Feedly covers RSS feed aggregation, Parse.ly covers Content analytics.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Feedly and Parse.ly actually diverge.

Attributes where Feedly and Parse.ly differ
AttributeFeedlyParse.ly
Starting priceFree$500/month
Pricing modelUnknownquote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb
Founded20082011

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 Feedly

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

Only in Parse.ly

  • Content analytics
  • Audience tracking
  • Real-time metrics
  • Recommendations
  • Google Analytics
  • GDPR
  • Cloud deployment
  • English language support

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 Parse.ly
  • Tracking competitor and industry keywords across sourcesnot Parse.ly
  • Sharing curated intelligence with a team through automated newslettersnot Parse.ly

Parse.ly

  • Real time analytics on article and page performance for publishersnot Feedly
  • Attributing conversions and subscriptions to contentnot Feedly
  • Comparing audience engagement across authors, sections and channelsnot 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

Parse.ly

  • No published pricing rates or specific plan costs
  • All pricing tiers direct users to contact sales for details
  • Custom/enterprise pricing model requires demo or direct contact

Pricing, plan by plan

Feedly

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Feedly review.

Parse.ly

$500/month
  • Standard$500/month
    • Content analytics
    • Audience insights

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 Parse.ly if

  • You need content analytics.
  • You also want audience tracking.

Questions people ask

Is Feedly or Parse.ly better?
Neither clearly leads. Feedly starts at Free and Parse.ly at $500/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Feedly or Parse.ly?
Feedly has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Feedly and $500/month for Parse.ly.
Does Feedly or Parse.ly run on more platforms?
Feedly runs on Web, Ios, Android. Parse.ly runs on Web.
Can I use Feedly for free?
Yes. Feedly has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Parse.ly starts at $500/month.
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 Parse.ly is typically brought in for.
What can Feedly do that Parse.ly cannot?
Feedly covers RSS feed aggregation, AI-powered filtering, Content organization, Article highlights. Parse.ly covers Content analytics, Audience tracking, Real-time metrics, Recommendations. Both handle Web 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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Parse.ly: How much does Parse.ly cost?

Parse.ly does not publish specific pricing amounts. The company offers three tiers (Content Performance, Content Value, and Content Advocacy) but requires customers to request quotes or schedule a demo with a content analytics expert.

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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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Parse.ly: What are the differences between Parse.ly pricing tiers?

The Content Performance tier offers basic analytics and 1 site tracking. Content Value adds conversions and attribution analytics for 2 sites. Content Advocacy adds geographic segmentation, video tracking, and SSO for 3 sites.

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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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Parse.ly: How can I get a custom pricing quote from Parse.ly?

Customers can book a demo with a Parse.ly content analytics expert through their pricing page, or request more details using the provided contact options.

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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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