RSS reader pricing, compared
Every reader's cost in one place. Filter by category, adjust for your feed count, or tell us what you need and we'll find the cheapest match.
14
Readers compared
Free–$16/mo
Price range
April 2026
Last updated
Showing 14 of 14 readers · Dimmed readers can't handle 100 feeds on their free tier
Feedly
AI-powered filteringFree tier
100 sources, 3 folders
Starting at
$7/mo
Full-featured
$12–16/mo
Inoreader
Power users & automationFree tier
150 feeds, 20 newsletters
Starting at
$7.50/mo
Full-featured
$7.50/mo
NewsBlur
Budget-conscious readersFree tier
64 sites
Starting at
$36/yr (~$3/mo)
Full-featured
$99/yr (~$8/mo)
Free tier limited to 64 feeds
Feedbin
Beautiful minimalismFree tier
No free tier
Starting at
$5/mo
Full-featured
$5/mo
Readwise Reader
Knowledge captureFree tier
No free tier
Starting at
$4.49/mo
Full-featured
$9.99/mo
Matter
Audio-first readingFree tier
Unlimited library
Starting at
$5/mo ($60/yr)
Full-featured
$8/mo
NetNewsWire
Free native AppleFree tier
Unlimited (fully free)
Starting at
Free
Full-featured
Free
Reeder
Unified media timelineFree tier
Free (basic)
Starting at
$10/yr
Full-featured
$10/yr
Current
No unread anxietyFree tier
No free tier
Starting at
$9.99 once
Full-featured
$9.99 once
Spark
Zero-tracking privacyFree tier
Unlimited (fully free)
Starting at
Free
Full-featured
Free
FreshRSS
Self-hosted powerFree tier
Unlimited (self-hosted)
Starting at
Free
Full-featured
Free
Miniflux
Minimalist self-hostedFree tier
Unlimited (self-hosted)
Starting at
$15/yr hosted
Full-featured
$15/yr hosted
Folo
Cross-platform open sourceFree tier
Unlimited (currently free)
Starting at
Free
Full-featured
Free (premium planned)
Nutshell
AI digest to inboxFree tier
No free tier
Starting at
$5/mo (5 feeds)
Full-featured
$20/mo (20 feeds)
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14 readers match your criteria, sorted by annual cost
/year
NetNewsWire
Free native Apple
/year
Spark
Zero-tracking privacy
/year
FreshRSS
Self-hosted power
/year
Folo
Cross-platform open source
/year
Reeder
Unified media timeline
/year
Current
No unread anxiety
/year
Miniflux
Minimalist self-hosted
/year
NewsBlur
Budget-conscious readers
/year
Readwise Reader
Knowledge capture
/year
Feedbin
Beautiful minimalism
/year
Matter
Audio-first reading
/year
Nutshell
AI digest to inbox
/year
Feedly
AI-powered filtering
/year
Inoreader
Power users & automation
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Read the full comparisonFrequently asked questions
How much does an RSS reader cost?
RSS reader prices range from completely free to about $16/month. NetNewsWire, FreshRSS, Folo, and Spark are free. Budget options include Reeder ($10/year) and NewsBlur ($36/year). Mid-range picks like Feedbin and Nutshell run $5/month. Feedly Pro+ with full AI costs $12–16/month.
Is there a completely free RSS reader?
Yes. NetNewsWire is fully free and open source for Apple devices. FreshRSS is free to self-host. Folo is free with AI features across all platforms. Spark is a free, zero-tracking web reader. Several paid readers also offer generous free tiers — Inoreader gives you 150 feeds free, NewsBlur gives 64.
What is the cheapest RSS reader with AI features?
Folo is currently free and includes AI translation, summaries, and recommendations. For paid AI options, Readwise Reader Lite starts at $4.49/month, Nutshell starts at $5/month for AI-summarized email digests, and Feedly Pro (without AI) is $7/month while Feedly Pro+ with the Leo AI engine costs $12–16/month.
Is Feedly worth paying for?
Feedly’s free tier (100 sources, 3 folders) works for casual reading. The $7/month Pro tier adds search and 1,000 sources. The real value comes from Pro+ ($12–16/month) which unlocks Leo, the AI filtering engine. If you process hundreds of feeds and want AI to pre-filter them, it’s worth it. If you follow fewer sources, cheaper alternatives like NewsBlur or Feedbin offer more value.
Should I self-host my RSS reader?
Self-hosting makes sense if you have technical skills and want full data ownership. FreshRSS handles 50,000+ feeds with extensions. Miniflux is a minimalist single-binary option. The tradeoff is maintenance responsibility and potentially less polished mobile apps. If Omnivore and Pocket’s shutdowns worry you, self-hosting eliminates that risk entirely.
Skip the reader, get the summary
Nutshell delivers AI-summarized RSS digests to your inbox every morning. All the insights from your feeds, none of the scrolling. Plans start at $5/month.
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