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Inoreader vs Newswire

Inoreader logo

Inoreader

News & Media

The content reader for power users

From
Free
Rated
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Newswire logo

Newswire

News & Media

Affordable press release distribution for everyone

From
On request
Rated
-

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; Newswire priced per press release rather than a subscription: Starter is $399 for an estimated 6 to 10 million reach, Basic is $659, Feature is $965 for 150 to 200 million reach, and State Distribution is a separate $599 add on
  • They diverge on capability: Inoreader covers RSS/Atom feeds, Newswire covers Press release distribution.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Inoreader and Newswire actually diverge.

Attributes where Inoreader and Newswire differ
AttributeInoreaderNewswire
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumusage-based
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb
Founded20132004

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (News & Media).

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
  • Pocket

Only in Newswire

  • Press release distribution
  • Media targeting
  • Social amplification
  • Analytics
  • SEO optimization
  • Google News
  • Yahoo News
  • Bing News

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Inoreader

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

Newswire

  • Product launchesnot Inoreader
  • Company newsnot Inoreader
  • Event announcementsnot Inoreader
  • SEO boostnot Inoreader
  • Brand awarenessnot 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

Newswire

  • Priced per press release rather than a subscription: Starter is $399 for an estimated 6 to 10 million reach, Basic is $659, Feature is $965 for 150 to 200 million reach, and State Distribution is a separate $599 add on

Pricing, plan by plan

Inoreader

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Inoreader review.

Newswire

On request
  • Essential$99/one-time
    • Online distribution
    • Google News
    • Social sharing
  • Professional$249/one-time
    • National media
    • Industry targeting
    • Enhanced analytics
  • Premium$549/one-time
    • AP wire inclusion
    • Full distribution
    • Journalist outreach
  • Enterprise$1299/one-time
    • Maximum reach
    • All features
    • Dedicated 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.

Choose Newswire if

  • You need press release distribution.
  • You also want media targeting.

Questions people ask

Is Inoreader or Newswire better?
Neither clearly leads. Inoreader starts at Free and Newswire at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Inoreader or Newswire?
Inoreader has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Inoreader and On request for Newswire.
Does Inoreader or Newswire run on more platforms?
Inoreader runs on Web, iOS, Android. Newswire runs on Web.
Can I use Inoreader for free?
Yes. Inoreader has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Newswire 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 Newswire is typically brought in for.
What can Inoreader do that Newswire cannot?
Inoreader covers RSS/Atom feeds, Newsletter subscriptions, Advanced rules engine, Active search. Newswire covers Press release distribution, Media targeting, Social amplification, Analytics. Both handle Web support.

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