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Chartbeat vs NewsBlur

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Chartbeat

News

Real-time analytics for publishers

From
$1000/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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NewsBlur

News

A personal news reader bringing people together

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only NewsBlur has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Chartbeat pricing is customized by website and native app pageviews across four tiers, Essentials, Plus, Premium and Enterprise, and the pricing page publishes no figures, directing visitors to Talk to Sales or Get a Demo; NewsBlur the free account is limited to 64 sites
  • They diverge on capability: Chartbeat covers Real-time analytics, NewsBlur covers Intelligence training.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Chartbeat and NewsBlur actually diverge.

Attributes where Chartbeat and NewsBlur differ
AttributeChartbeatNewsBlur
Starting price$1000/monthFree
Pricing modelquotefreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20092010

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 Chartbeat

  • Real-time analytics
  • Audience insights
  • Content metrics
  • Traffic tracking
  • Google Analytics
  • GDPR
  • Cloud deployment
  • English language support

Only in NewsBlur

  • Intelligence training
  • Story sharing
  • Original site view
  • Text view
  • Blurblogs
  • Pocket
  • Instapaper
  • Evernote

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Chartbeat

  • Publisher analyticsnot NewsBlur

NewsBlur

  • Reading RSS feeds with training that filters by author, tag or titlenot Chartbeat
  • Archiving full article content from followed sitesnot Chartbeat
  • Following a large number of feeds with fast refreshnot Chartbeat

Where each one falls short

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

Chartbeat

  • Pricing is customized by website and native app pageviews across four tiers, Essentials, Plus, Premium and Enterprise, and the pricing page publishes no figures, directing visitors to Talk to Sales or Get a Demo

NewsBlur

  • The free account is limited to 64 sites
  • Search and text view extraction require Premium at $36 per year
  • Premium is capped at 1,024 sites and Premium Archive at 4,096 sites
  • Full content archiving and the Daily Briefing require Premium Archive at $99 per year
  • The fastest 5 to 15 minute feed refresh and regex training require Premium Pro at $29 per month
  • Site following is capped at 10,000 even on the top tier

Pricing, plan by plan

Chartbeat

$1000/month
  • Professional$1000/month
    • Real-time analytics
    • Audience insights

NewsBlur

Free
  • Free TierFree
    • Follow up to 64 sites
    • Real-time RSS updates
    • Train stories by author, tag, title
  • Premium$36/year
    • Follow up to 1024 sites
    • 5x more frequent updates
    • River of News, search, saved stories with tags
  • Premium Archive$99/year
    • Follow up to 4096 sites
    • Web feeds from any website
    • Story clustering, daily briefing, full archive and search
  • Premium Pro$29/month
    • All Archive features plus up to 10000 sites
    • Feeds fetched every 5 to 15 minutes
    • Regex training, priority support

Which should you pick?

Choose Chartbeat if

  • You need real-time analytics.
  • You also want audience insights.
Chartbeat review

Choose NewsBlur if

  • You need intelligence training.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want story sharing.
NewsBlur review

Questions people ask

Is Chartbeat or NewsBlur better?
Neither clearly leads. Chartbeat starts at $1000/month and NewsBlur at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Chartbeat or NewsBlur?
NewsBlur has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $1000/month for Chartbeat and Free for NewsBlur.
Does Chartbeat or NewsBlur run on more platforms?
Chartbeat runs on Web. NewsBlur runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use NewsBlur for free?
Yes. NewsBlur has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Chartbeat starts at $1000/month.
What is Chartbeat best used for?
Chartbeat is most often used for publisher analytics. Of those, publisher analytics is not what NewsBlur is typically brought in for.
What can Chartbeat do that NewsBlur cannot?
Chartbeat covers Real-time analytics, Audience insights, Content metrics, Traffic tracking. NewsBlur covers Intelligence training, Story sharing, Original site view, Text view. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Chartbeat: How many pricing tiers does Chartbeat offer?

Chartbeat offers four flexible tiers: Essentials, Plus, Premium, and Enterprise. Each tier is customized based on your website and native app pageviews.

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NewsBlur: Is NewsBlur free?

NewsBlur offers a free tier allowing users to follow up to 64 RSS feeds with real-time updates, story training, and public sharing.

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Chartbeat: How is Chartbeat pricing calculated?

Chartbeat pricing is customized according to your website and native app pageviews. This means the cost for each plan is tailored to your specific traffic levels rather than using fixed-rate pricing.

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NewsBlur: What does Premium plan include?

Premium plan costs 36 dollars per year and includes following up to 1024 sites with 5x more frequent updates, River of News feature, search functionality, and saved stories with tags.

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Chartbeat: Can I see Chartbeat pricing details online?

The main product page does not display specific pricing amounts. For detailed pricing and feature comparisons between tiers, visit chartbeat.com/product/chartbeat-pricing/ or request a demo from the company.

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NewsBlur: Is there a free trial?

Every new NewsBlur account starts with a free 30-day premium trial. No credit card is required to start.

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