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Paid RSS reader with newsletters and podcasts in one clean inbox
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The Old Reader
Google Reader-style web RSS reader with a free tier and Premium upgrade
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About The Old Reader
The Old Reader is a web-based RSS reader modelled on the classic Google Reader experience, letting you import subscriptions via OPML, follow friends and share stories. The free account covers up to 100 feeds, while Premium raises the limit to 500 subscriptions and adds full-text search, faster refreshes and six months of post storage.
The Old Reader website preview
Live preview of theoldreader.com via the WordPress mShots service — it can take a few seconds to generate on a first visit.
The Old Reader: strengths & things to check
Strengths
- Free tier available — you can start without paying (freemium model).
- Covers rss reader, web reader, feeds, opml — see the focus areas listed in its key facts.
- Has 6 close alternatives in the same category on this page, so switching or comparing is easy.
Things to check
- The full feature set sits behind a paid plan — check which limits the free tier carries on the official site before committing.
- Current plan prices are not listed here (they change too often to print reliably) — confirm the exact price on the official site.
- It is one of 1194 tools in the Utilities & Security category here — compare it against the alternatives below before you commit.
Derived from this listing's own data (pricing model, focus areas and category) — not a hands-on review score.
The Old Reader pricing
| Pricing model | Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more. |
|---|---|
| Free access | Yes — free tier, paid upgrades available |
| Current plan prices | Listed on the official site — prices change, so this directory links out instead of printing a number that may already be stale. |
| Official site | theoldreader.com |
The Old Reader key facts
- Category: Utilities & Security
- Pricing: Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more.
- Focus areas: rss reader, web reader, feeds, opml
- Official site: theoldreader.com
The Old Reader FAQ
How much does The Old Reader cost?
Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more. Current plans and prices are listed on the official site (theoldreader.com).
What is The Old Reader used for?
Google Reader-style web RSS reader with a free tier and Premium upgrade Its focus areas in the Utilities & Security category: rss reader, web reader, feeds, opml.
Where can I try The Old Reader?
On its official site, theoldreader.com — the Visit Official Site button above goes straight there.
The Old Reader vs alternatives
| The Old Reader | Feedbin | Newsboat | Readless | |
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| Pricing | Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more. | Paid — this directory does not list a free tier for it. | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. | Paid — this directory does not list a free tier for it. |
| Focus areas | rss reader, web reader, feeds, opml | rss reader, newsletters, podcasts, reading | rss, reader, terminal, feeds | rss reader, newsletter, ai digest, email summaries |
| Official site | theoldreader.com | feedbin.com | newsboat.org | readless.app |
| Directory status | Listed | Listed | Listed | Listed |
Side-by-side from each listing's own directory data. Full alternative cards are below.
About the Utilities & Security category
Password managers, cloud storage, and VPNs for everyday digital security. The Utilities & Security category on Tools Hub currently lists 1194 tools. Alongside The Old Reader, it includes Neat Download Manager, file.io, TransferXL, FileWhopper.
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