The best NetNewsWire alternatives in 2026
NetNewsWire scores 9.1 and ranks #2 in Reading & News. It's not for everyone: skip it if you use Android or Windows, or prefer a feed picked for you. Here's every alternative we rank, and exactly where each one is stronger or weaker.
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- More features +0.6
- Less private -0.6
- Slower -0.5
Best for: Readers and audiobook fans who have, or can get, a public library card
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- Worse value -2.3
- Less private -1.6
- More features +1.3
- Slower -0.7
Best for: Researchers, students and heavy readers who highlight and take notes
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- Less private -1.2
- Worse value -1.1
- Slower -0.5
Best for: Readers who want a simple, private place to save articles for later
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- Less private -1.6
- Slower -1.1
- Worse value -1.1
- Weaker design -0.8
Best for: Readers who want stats, mood-based picks and an easy exit from Goodreads
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- Less private -3.8
- Worse value -1.5
- More features +0.8
- Slower -0.5
Best for: Readers who already buy ebooks from Amazon or own a Kindle
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- Less private -2.4
- Worse value -2.1
- Slower -1.3
- Weaker design -1.0
Best for: News readers who want to see past any one outlet's framing
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