Arc Publishing 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 Arc Publishing or The Old Reader better?

Neither clearly leads. Arc Publishing 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, Arc Publishing or The Old Reader?

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

Does Arc Publishing or The Old Reader run on more platforms?

Arc Publishing runs on Web, Mobile. 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. Arc Publishing starts at On request.

What is Arc Publishing best used for?

Arc Publishing is most often used for content management for news and digital publishers, subscription and paywall management, video publishing alongside articles, multi-site delivery for broadcast and b2b publishers. Of those, content management for news and digital publishers and subscription and paywall management are not what The Old Reader is typically brought in for.

What can Arc Publishing do that The Old Reader cannot?

Arc Publishing covers Modular CMS, Content creation, Publishing workflow, Paywall management. The Old Reader covers RSS reading, Social sharing, Following friends, Keyboard shortcuts. Both handle Web support.