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Inoreader vs Feedbin

Inoreader logo

Inoreader

Software

The content reader for power users

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Feedbin logo

Feedbin

Software

A fast, simple RSS reader focused on readability

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Inoreader has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Inoreader free plan limited to 150 RSS feeds and 20 web feeds; Feedbin there is no free tier: after a 30 day trial the service costs $7 a month or $70 a year
  • They diverge on capability: Inoreader covers RSS/Atom feeds, Feedbin covers RSS feeds.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Inoreader and Feedbin actually diverge.

Attributes where Inoreader and Feedbin differ
AttributeInoreaderFeedbin
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo

Identical on both: platforms (Web, iOS, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown), founded (2013).

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 Inoreader

  • RSS/Atom feeds
  • Newsletter subscriptions
  • Advanced rules engine
  • Active search
  • Content translation
  • Zapier
  • IFTTT
  • Evernote

Only in Feedbin

  • RSS feeds
  • Email newsletters
  • Twitter integration
  • YouTube subscriptions
  • Full-text search
  • Pinboard
  • Third-party apps

Both cover

  • Pocket
  • Instapaper
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Inoreader

  • RSS feed aggregation and monitoringnot Feedbin
  • Social media monitoring across multiple platformsnot Feedbin
  • AI-powered content summarisation and article analysisnot Feedbin

Feedbin

  • Reading and syncing RSS feeds across devicesnot Inoreader
  • Subscribing to email newsletters at a dedicated addressnot Inoreader
  • Following YouTube channels and podcasts in a readernot Inoreader

Where each one falls short

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

Inoreader

  • Free plan limited to 150 RSS feeds and 20 web feeds
  • Free plan lacks advanced features like filters, rules, and social media monitoring
  • Text-to-speech limited to 5 articles per day on Pro plan
  • Article translation limited to 10 articles per day on Pro plan

Feedbin

  • There is no free tier: after a 30 day trial the service costs $7 a month or $70 a year
  • The service is a paid hosted account only, with no free reader mode

Pricing, plan by plan

Inoreader

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Inoreader review.

Feedbin

On request
  • Monthly$5/month
    • Unlimited feeds
    • Email newsletters
    • Twitter feeds
  • Yearly$50/year
    • All monthly features
    • 2 months free
    • Priority support

Which should you pick?

Choose Inoreader if

  • You need rss/atom feeds.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want newsletter subscriptions.
Inoreader review

Choose Feedbin if

  • You need rss feeds.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want email newsletters.
Feedbin review

Questions people ask

Is Inoreader or Feedbin better?
Neither clearly leads. Inoreader starts at Free and Feedbin at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Inoreader or Feedbin?
Inoreader has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Inoreader and On request for Feedbin.
Does Inoreader or Feedbin run on more platforms?
Inoreader runs on Web, iOS, Android. Feedbin runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Inoreader for free?
Yes. Inoreader has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Feedbin starts at On request.
What is Inoreader best used for?
Inoreader is most often used for rss feed aggregation and monitoring, social media monitoring across multiple platforms, ai-powered content summarisation and article analysis. Of those, rss feed aggregation and monitoring and social media monitoring across multiple platforms are not what Feedbin is typically brought in for.
What can Inoreader do that Feedbin cannot?
Inoreader covers RSS/Atom feeds, Newsletter subscriptions, Advanced rules engine, Active search. Feedbin covers RSS feeds, Email newsletters, Twitter integration, YouTube subscriptions. Both handle Pocket, Instapaper, Web support, Ios support.
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