Parse.ly 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 Parse.ly or The Old Reader better?

Neither clearly leads. Parse.ly starts at $500/month and The Old Reader at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.

Which is cheaper, Parse.ly or The Old Reader?

The Old Reader has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $500/month for Parse.ly and Free for The Old Reader.

Does Parse.ly or The Old Reader run on more platforms?

Parse.ly runs on Web. The Old Reader runs on Web, Ios, Android.

Can I use The Old Reader for free?

Yes. The Old Reader has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Parse.ly starts at $500/month.

What is Parse.ly best used for?

Parse.ly is most often used for real time analytics on article and page performance for publishers, attributing conversions and subscriptions to content, comparing audience engagement across authors, sections and channels. Of those, real time analytics on article and page performance for publishers and attributing conversions and subscriptions to content are not what The Old Reader is typically brought in for.

What can Parse.ly do that The Old Reader cannot?

Parse.ly covers Content analytics, Audience tracking, Real-time metrics, Recommendations. The Old Reader covers RSS reading, Social sharing, Following friends, Keyboard shortcuts. Both handle Web support.