RSS Guard
Focus: news feeds, podcasts and github. Shares rss reader and open source with NetNewsWire. Adds Windows, Linux and Offline. Rated 4.4 (NetNewsWire: 4.7).
Desktop AppFreemacOS, Windows
4.4Visit
Desktop App
NetNewsWire
A free, open-source RSS reader for Mac, iPhone and iPad.
Rating
4.7 / 5
Pricing
Free
Difficulty
Beginner
Works on
macOS, iOS
Built with love by Shushant Lakhyani. Building bestproductivityresources.com
What is NetNewsWire?
NetNewsWire is a free, open-source RSS reader for Mac, iPhone and iPad with a fast, native interface. It syncs through iCloud or services such as Feedbin and Inoreader, offers a clean reader view and smart feeds for today's and unread articles, and has no ads, tracking or account requirement.
Pros: what NetNewsWire does well
- Fast native Apple app
- Syncs with iCloud and popular feed services
- No ads or tracking
Cons: where it falls short
- Apple devices only
- Fewer power features than paid readers
Who NetNewsWire is for
Mac and iPhone users who want a quick, private way to follow blogs and news.
Who can skip it
Windows and Android users, or anyone who prefers social feeds to RSS.
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Free alternatives to NetNewsWire
Want to spend nothing? These free picks cover similar ground.
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Focus: ebook reader, epub and annotations. Shares open source with NetNewsWire. Adds Linux and Offline. Rated 4.6 (NetNewsWire: 4.7).
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Focus: search engine, small web and personal websites. Also in Research and Reading, like NetNewsWire. A website, not a desktop app. Adds Web. Rated 4.4 (NetNewsWire: 4.7).
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