Microsoft Start 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.

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 Microsoft Start or The Old Reader better?

Neither clearly leads. Microsoft Start 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, Microsoft Start or The Old Reader?

Microsoft Start starts at Free and The Old Reader at Free.

Does Microsoft Start or The Old Reader run on more platforms?

Microsoft Start runs on Web, Ios, Android, Windows. The Old Reader runs on Web, Ios, Android.

Can I use Microsoft Start for free?

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

What is Microsoft Start best used for?

Microsoft Start is most often used for daily news, topic tracking, weather updates, quick information. Of those, daily news and topic tracking are not what The Old Reader is typically brought in for.

What can Microsoft Start do that The Old Reader cannot?

Microsoft Start covers Personalized news, Topic following, Weather updates, Sports scores. The Old Reader covers RSS reading, Social sharing, Following friends, Keyboard shortcuts. Both handle Web support, Ios support, Android support.