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Inoreader vs Muck Rack

Inoreader logo

Inoreader

News

The content reader for power users

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Muck Rack logo

Muck Rack

News

The new standard in PR software

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; Muck Rack no specific prices published; all pricing is based on customized proposals based on team size and user count
  • They diverge on capability: Inoreader covers RSS/Atom feeds, Muck Rack covers Media database.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Inoreader and Muck Rack actually diverge.

Attributes where Inoreader and Muck Rack differ
AttributeInoreaderMuck Rack
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, Browser-extension
Founded20132009

Identical on both: 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 Inoreader

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

Only in Muck Rack

  • Media database
  • Journalist profiles
  • Media monitoring
  • Pitching platform
  • Coverage reporting
  • Slack
  • Salesforce
  • Google Analytics

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Browser-extension support

What people use each for

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

Inoreader

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

Muck Rack

  • Finding and pitching journalists from a media databasenot Inoreader
  • Monitoring coverage and measuring PR resultsnot 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

Muck Rack

  • No specific prices published; all pricing is based on customized proposals based on team size and user count
  • Starter plan has limited features compared to Standard and Premier (no podcast monitoring or curation engine)
  • Sentiment analysis on Starter uses basic NLP, while Premier uses AI-powered analysis

Pricing, plan by plan

Inoreader

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 150 RSS feed subscriptions
    • Web search
    • Google News alerts
  • Pro$7.5/month
    • 2,500 RSS feed subscriptions
    • 20 web feeds
    • 20 newsletter feeds
  • Custom$null/custom
    • Flexible payment options
    • Special add-ons available
    • API access

Muck Rack

On request
  • ProFree
    • Media database
    • Media monitoring
    • Pitching tools
  • EnterpriseFree
    • All Pro features
    • Team management
    • SSO integration

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 Muck Rack if

  • You need media database.
  • You work on Web, Browser-extension.
  • You also want journalist profiles.
Muck Rack review

Questions people ask

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

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Inoreader: What is the difference between Inoreader Free and Pro plans?

Inoreader Free includes 150 RSS subscriptions, web search, and Google News alerts. Pro upgrades to 2,500 subscriptions, 20 web feeds, 20 newsletters, 30 social feeds per service, plus API access and higher limits on translations and text-to-speech conversions.

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Muck Rack: How are Muck Rack plans priced?

Muck Rack pricing is not published. The platform offers three tiers (Starter, Standard, and Premier) with customized pricing that depends on several factors including team size and number of users. Interested customers must contact sales for a personalized quote.

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Inoreader: How much does Inoreader Pro cost?

Inoreader Pro costs $7.50 per month when billed annually or $9.99 per month on a monthly plan. The annual plan is marked as the most popular option and offers a lower monthly rate.

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Muck Rack: What features does Muck Rack Standard plan include?

Muck Rack Standard includes media monitoring and alerts, podcast monitoring, AI visibility badges, AI journalist recommendations, full media list exports, and NLP-based sentiment analysis. It is marked as the most popular plan on their pricing page.

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Inoreader: What payment methods does Inoreader accept?

Inoreader accepts all major credit cards, debit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and PayPal. EU customers have VAT applied based on their country. Annual subscriptions have a 7-day refund window.

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Muck Rack: What is unique about Muck Rack Premier plan?

Muck Rack Premier is the highest tier and adds the Curation Engine and AI-powered sentiment analysis (versus basic NLP). It includes Muck Rack API access and is targeted at enterprises and advanced teams.

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Inoreader: Does Inoreader Pro include API access?

Yes, Inoreader Pro includes API access. Custom plans with flexible payment options and special add-ons are also available through a quote request.

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Muck Rack: What add-ons are available for Muck Rack?

Muck Rack offers multiple add-ons with pricing not specified: Print and Broadcast Monitoring, Social Listening, Press Release Distribution, Muck Rack API (Premier tier), Media Intelligence Services, and Generative Pulse.

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