Chartbeat 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 Chartbeat or The Old Reader better?

Neither clearly leads. Chartbeat starts at $1000/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, Chartbeat or The Old Reader?

The Old Reader has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $1000/month for Chartbeat and Free for The Old Reader.

Does Chartbeat or The Old Reader run on more platforms?

Chartbeat 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. 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 The Old Reader is typically brought in for.

What can Chartbeat do that The Old Reader cannot?

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