Feedly review
Follow sites, blogs and YouTube in one simple news feed
- Feedly Inc.
- Free + paid plans
- iPhone & iPad, Android, Web
4.6 from 26.1K App Store ratings 5M+ Google Play downloads
Does it deserve #7?
Is Feedly worth it?
For most people, yes. Feedly scores 8.4/10 and ranks #7 in Reading & News. It's best for readers who want a simple, free feed of their favorite sites on any device. Skip it if you want rules and filters to automate your feeds without paying. Price: Free for 100 feeds; Pro is $6 a month and Pro+ $12, both billed yearly.
The verdict
Feedly is one of the best-known RSS readers, and its free plan still covers most people: up to 100 sources in three folders, on the web, iPhone and Android. Follow news sites, blogs, YouTube channels and Reddit in one calm feed. Pro adds search, notes and no sponsored ads, while Pro+ adds AI filters, newsletters and Google News feeds. Just know that most of Feedly's new work now goes into its business plans.
- Up to 100 free sources
- Follow blogs, YouTube and Reddit
- Search, notes and highlights on Pro
- AI filters and newsletters on Pro+
- Apps for web, iPhone and Android
Score breakdown
Overall = features 30% · design 20% · speed 20% · value 15% · privacy 15%. Why these weights?
What's new
- Oct 2026The iPhone app lets you set your own actions for half and full article swipes
- 2026Most new features go to Feedly's paid business tools for threat and market intelligence
Privacy 8.8/10
App Store label: Data Not Collected, meaning the developer says the iOS app collects no data. The free plan shows sponsored ads, which Pro hides.
What we like
- Free plan is enough for casual readers
- iOS app collects no data, per its privacy label
- Clean, simple reading on every device
What could be better
- Free plan has sponsored ads and only 3 folders
- Search and sharing tools need Pro
- New features mostly target business plans
Readers who want a simple, free feed of their favorite sites on any device
you want rules and filters to automate your feeds without paying
Questions about Feedly
Is Feedly worth it in 2026?
For most people, yes. Feedly scores 8.4/10 and ranks #7 in Reading & News. It's best for readers who want a simple, free feed of their favorite sites on any device. Skip it if you want rules and filters to automate your feeds without paying. Price: Free for 100 feeds; Pro is $6 a month and Pro+ $12, both billed yearly.
Is Feedly free?
Yes. The free plan follows up to 100 sources in three folders on web and mobile. Pro costs $6 a month and Pro+ $12 a month, both billed yearly.
Feedly or Inoreader: which is better?
Feedly is simpler, and its free plan is enough for casual reading. Inoreader has more power tools, such as rules and filters on its Pro plan, if you want to automate your feeds.
What are the best alternatives to Feedly?
The closest alternatives are Inoreader, NetNewsWire and Readwise Reader. See all of them ranked on our Feedly alternatives page.
Where does Feedly rank?
Feedly ranks #7 of 11 in our Reading & News ranking, with an overall score of 8.4 out of 10.