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The Old Reader vs Wavve

The Old Reader logo

The Old Reader

News

A classic RSS reader for the modern web

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Wavve logo

Wavve

Podcasting

Simple podcast hosting and distribution

From
$10/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only The Old Reader has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • They diverge on capability: The Old Reader covers RSS reading, Wavve covers Unlimited hosting.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which The Old Reader and Wavve actually diverge.

Attributes where The Old Reader and Wavve differ
AttributeThe Old ReaderWavve
Starting priceFree$10/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb
CategoryNewsPodcasting
Founded20122018

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

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.

Only in The Old Reader

  • RSS reading
  • Social sharing
  • Following friends
  • Keyboard shortcuts
  • OPML import/export
  • Third-party apps
  • Browser bookmarklet
  • Ios support

Only in Wavve

  • Unlimited hosting
  • Distribution
  • Analytics
  • Monetization
  • Simple interface
  • Podcast website
  • All podcast platforms
  • Email services

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

The Old Reader

  • RSS readingnot Wavve
  • News aggregationnot Wavve
  • Social readingnot Wavve

Wavve

  • Converting podcast audio clips into captioned social videonot The Old Reader
  • Generating SRT files and transcripts from episodesnot The Old Reader
  • Scheduling promotional audiogram posts to social channelsnot The Old Reader

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

The Old Reader

Nothing recorded yet. See the The Old Reader review.

Wavve

  • Starter plan caps uploads at 70 minutes and exports at 18 videos per month
  • Starter plan is single user with no team members
  • Pro plan at $19.99 per month still caps uploads at 210 minutes and 33 exported videos per month
  • The Agency plan adds only 4 team members and costs $98.99 per month
  • There is no free tier; the cheapest published plan is a paid Starter subscription

Pricing, plan by plan

The Old Reader

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 100 subscriptions
    • Social features
    • Web access
  • Premium$3/month
    • 500 subscriptions
    • Search history
    • Priority refresh
  • Supporter$5/month
    • Unlimited subscriptions
    • All premium features
    • Support development

Wavve

$10/month
  • Creator$10/month
    • Unlimited hosting
    • Distribution
    • Analytics

Which should you pick?

Choose The Old Reader if

  • You need rss reading.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want social sharing.
The Old Reader review

Choose Wavve if

  • You need unlimited hosting.
  • You also want distribution.
Wavve review

Questions people ask

Is The Old Reader or Wavve better?
Neither clearly leads. The Old Reader starts at Free and Wavve at $10/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, The Old Reader or Wavve?
The Old Reader has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for The Old Reader and $10/month for Wavve.
Does The Old Reader or Wavve run on more platforms?
The Old Reader runs on Web, Ios, Android. Wavve runs on Web.
Can I use The Old Reader for free?
Yes. The Old Reader has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Wavve starts at $10/month.
What is The Old Reader best used for?
The Old Reader is most often used for rss reading, news aggregation, social reading. Of those, rss reading and news aggregation are not what Wavve is typically brought in for.
What can The Old Reader do that Wavve cannot?
The Old Reader covers RSS reading, Social sharing, Following friends, Keyboard shortcuts. Wavve covers Unlimited hosting, Distribution, Analytics, Monetization. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Wavve: Is there a free trial available?

Wavve offers creators a Free Trial to try it out fully. The Free Trial allows for full unlimited content creation.

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Wavve: What are the billing cycle options?

You can choose monthly, 6-month, or annual billing. Annual plans receive the highest discount of 20% off.

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Wavve: Can I cancel my subscription anytime?

Yes. There is no obligation with Wavve, so you can upgrade, downgrade, or cancel at anytime.

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Wavve: What is your refund policy?

Once you have paid for Wavve's services, there are no monetary refunds.

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Wavve: Are there usage limits on video creation?

There is no limit to the number of videos you can make.

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