Google News 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 Google News or The Old Reader better?

Neither clearly leads. Google News 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, Google News or The Old Reader?

Google News starts at Free and The Old Reader at Free.

Does Google News or The Old Reader run on more platforms?

Both run on Web, Ios, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.

Can I use Google News for free?

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

What is Google News best used for?

Google News is most often used for news consumption, topic tracking, local news, research. Of those, news consumption and topic tracking are not what The Old Reader is typically brought in for.

What can Google News do that The Old Reader cannot?

Google News covers AI-powered curation, Full coverage, Local news, Topic following. The Old Reader covers RSS reading, Social sharing, Following friends, Keyboard shortcuts. Both handle Web support, Ios support, Android support.