It's close: Feedly edges it 8.4 to 8.2, so the right pick depends on what you need. Feedly wins on 2 of the 5 scores, Audible on 2, with 1 tied.
Readers who want a simple, free feed of their favorite sites on any device
Regular listeners who want new releases and Originals they can keep
Score by score
The details
| Feature | Feedly | Audible |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Reading & News | Reading & News |
| Category rank | #7 of 11 | #9 of 11 |
| Developer | Feedly Inc. | Audible, Inc. |
| Pricing | Free + paid plans | Subscription |
| Usable for free | Yes | No |
| iPhone & iPad | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android | ✓ | ✓ |
| Web | ✓ | ✓ |
Common questions
Is Feedly better than Audible?
It's close: Feedly edges it 8.4 to 8.2, so the right pick depends on what you need. Feedly wins on 2 of the 5 scores, Audible on 2, with 1 tied.
Which is cheaper, Feedly or Audible?
Feedly: Free for 100 feeds; Pro is $6 a month and Pro+ $12, both billed yearly. Audible: Standard is $8.99 a month; Premium Plus is $14.95 with a credit; 30-day free trial. On value for money, Feedly scores higher.
Do Feedly and Audible work on the same devices?
Yes, both run on iPhone & iPad, Android, Web.
Which is more private, Feedly or Audible?
Feedly scores higher on 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.
Strengths and weaknesses
Feedly
- Free plan is enough for casual readers
- iOS app collects no data, per its privacy label
- Clean, simple reading on every device
- Free plan has sponsored ads and only 3 folders
- Search and sharing tools need Pro
- New features mostly target business plans
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.
Full Feedly review
Audible
- Huge catalog with exclusive Originals
- Premium Plus books stay yours even if you cancel
- Syncs your place with Kindle ebooks
- Credits get pricey if you finish many books
- Standard plan books vanish when you cancel
- Lots of data linked to your Amazon account
Audible has one of the largest audiobook libraries, with over a million titles and Originals you won't find anywhere else. Premium Plus gives you a monthly credit for any book you keep forever, plus the Plus Catalog to stream. The new $8.99 Standard plan costs less, but those books disappear if you cancel. The app handles the basics well: speed control, a sleep timer, offline downloads and syncing with Kindle ebooks.
Full Audible review
