Prowly 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 Prowly or The Old Reader better?

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

Which is cheaper, Prowly or The Old Reader?

The Old Reader has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Prowly and Free for The Old Reader.

Does Prowly or The Old Reader run on more platforms?

Prowly 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. Prowly starts at On request.

What is Prowly best used for?

Prowly is most often used for media outreach, press release creation, journalist discovery, pr measurement. Of those, media outreach and press release creation are not what The Old Reader is typically brought in for.

What can Prowly do that The Old Reader cannot?

Prowly covers Media database, Press release builder, Online newsroom, Email pitching. The Old Reader covers RSS reading, Social sharing, Following friends, Keyboard shortcuts. Both handle Web support.