Mailbrew vs The Old Reader

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.

What people use each for

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

Both are used for news aggregation, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.

Where each one falls short

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

Pricing, plan by plan

Which should you pick?

Questions people ask

Is Mailbrew or The Old Reader better?

Neither clearly leads. Mailbrew starts at Free and The Old Reader at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.

Which is cheaper, Mailbrew or The Old Reader?

Mailbrew starts at Free and The Old Reader at Free.

Does Mailbrew or The Old Reader run on more platforms?

Mailbrew runs on Web. The Old Reader runs on Web, Ios, Android.

Can I use Mailbrew for free?

Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.

What is Mailbrew best used for?

Mailbrew is most often used for content curation, news aggregation, information management. Of those, content curation and information management are not what The Old Reader is typically brought in for.

What can Mailbrew do that The Old Reader cannot?

Mailbrew covers Custom digests, Multiple sources, Email delivery, Scheduling. The Old Reader covers RSS reading, Social sharing, Following friends, Keyboard shortcuts. Both handle Web support.