Reeder 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 Reeder or The Old Reader better?

Neither clearly leads. Reeder 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, Reeder or The Old Reader?

Reeder starts at Free and The Old Reader at Free.

Does Reeder or The Old Reader run on more platforms?

Reeder runs on Mac, iOS. The Old Reader runs on Web, Ios, Android.

Can I use Reeder for free?

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

What is Reeder best used for?

Reeder is most often used for a reader who wants youtube, reddit and mastodon alongside rss feeds in one triage-focused app, someone with more than ten feeds who is comfortable with a low cost subscription rather than a hard cap, a long time reeder user who prefers the older interface and wants to avoid a subscription by using reeder classic instead, a user who wants shared curated feed lists with friends or colleagues, a plus-only feature. Of those, a reader who wants youtube, reddit and mastodon alongside rss feeds in one triage-focused app and someone with more than ten feeds who is comfortable with a low cost subscription rather than a hard cap are not what The Old Reader is typically brought in for.

What can Reeder do that The Old Reader cannot?

Reeder covers Multi-source feeds, Gesture-based triage, Shared feeds, Cross-device sync. The Old Reader covers RSS reading, Social sharing, Following friends, Keyboard shortcuts.