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Feedly vs Reeder

Feedly logo

Feedly

News

Organize, read, and share content you care about

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Free
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
Reeder logo

Reeder

News

Subscription RSS and social feed reader for Apple platforms, with a separate one-time Classic version

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; Reeder the free tier caps at ten feeds, which is restrictive for anyone following more than a handful of sources.
  • They diverge on capability: Feedly covers RSS feed aggregation, Reeder covers Multi-source feeds.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Feedly and Reeder actually diverge.

Attributes where Feedly and Reeder differ
AttributeFeedlyReeder
Pricing modelUnknownPer user per month
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidMac, iOS
Founded2008Unknown

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 Reeder

  • Multi-source feeds
  • Gesture-based triage
  • Shared feeds
  • Cross-device sync
  • Reeder Classic option
  • Custom themes

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

Reeder

  • A reader who wants YouTube, Reddit and Mastodon alongside RSS feeds in one triage-focused appnot Feedly
  • Someone with more than ten feeds who is comfortable with a low cost subscription rather than a hard capnot Feedly
  • A long time Reeder user who prefers the older interface and wants to avoid a subscription by using Reeder Classic insteadnot Feedly
  • A user who wants shared curated feed lists with friends or colleagues, a Plus-only featurenot 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

Reeder

  • The free tier caps at ten feeds, which is restrictive for anyone following more than a handful of sources.
  • Having two separately named and priced apps, Reeder and Reeder Classic, has confused users trying to work out which one to buy.
  • It depends on continued access to YouTube, Reddit and Mastodon APIs for its social feed features, any of which could change terms and reduce functionality.
  • It is Apple platforms only, with no Windows, Android or web version.
  • The subscription, while cheap, is still an ongoing cost compared with NetNewsWire, which does the core RSS job for free indefinitely.

Pricing, plan by plan

Feedly

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Feedly review.

Reeder

Free
  • Reeder (free)Free
    • Up to 10 feeds
    • Core reading and triage features
  • Reeder Plus$1/month
    • Unlimited feeds
    • Shared feeds
    • Social timelines from Reddit and Mastodon
  • Reeder ClassicFree
    • Separate app, one-time purchase pricing
    • No subscription required
    • Traditional RSS-focused feature set

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 Reeder if

  • You need multi-source feeds.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Mac, iOS.
  • You also want gesture-based triage.
Reeder review

Questions people ask

Is Feedly or Reeder better?
Neither clearly leads. Feedly starts at Free and Reeder at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Feedly or Reeder?
Feedly starts at Free and Reeder at Free.
Does Feedly or Reeder run on more platforms?
Feedly runs on Web, Ios, Android. Reeder 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 Reeder is typically brought in for.
What can Feedly do that Reeder cannot?
Feedly covers RSS feed aggregation, AI-powered filtering, Content organization, Article highlights. Reeder covers Multi-source feeds, Gesture-based triage, Shared feeds, Cross-device sync.

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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Reeder: Is Reeder free?

A free tier exists capped at ten feeds; unlimited feeds and social timelines require the Reeder Plus subscription.

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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Reeder: What is Reeder Classic?

A separate, older Reeder app kept available as a one-time purchase for users who do not want the new subscription model.

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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Reeder: Does Reeder support YouTube and Reddit, not just RSS?

Yes, the current version combines RSS with YouTube channels, Reddit communities and Mastodon timelines in one app.

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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