Feedly vs Ground News
Which is better in 2026? Five scores, side by side.
Feedly is the better app overall, scoring 8.4 to 8.0. Feedly wins on 3 of the 5 scores, Ground News on 0, with 2 tied.
Readers who want a simple, free feed of their favorite sites on any device
News readers who want to see past any one outlet's framing
Score by score
The details
| Feature | Feedly | Ground News |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Reading & News | Reading & News |
| Category rank | #7 of 11 | #10 of 11 |
| Developer | Feedly Inc. | Snapwise Inc. |
| Pricing | Free + paid plans | Free + paid plans |
| Usable for free | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone & iPad | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android | ✓ | ✓ |
| Web | ✓ | ✓ |
Common questions
Is Feedly better than Ground News?
Feedly is the better app overall, scoring 8.4 to 8.0. Feedly wins on 3 of the 5 scores, Ground News on 0, with 2 tied.
Which is cheaper, Feedly or Ground News?
Feedly: Free for 100 feeds; Pro is $6 a month and Pro+ $12, both billed yearly. Ground News: Free tier; in the iOS app, Pro starts at $0.99 a month and Vantage is $9.99. On value for money, Feedly scores higher.
Do Feedly and Ground News work on the same devices?
Yes, both run on iPhone & iPad, Android, Web.
Which is more private, Feedly or Ground News?
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
Ground News
- Shows how each side covers the same story
- Blindspot feed catches stories you'd miss
- Free tier covers the basics
- Bias ratings are per outlet, not per article
- Factuality and ownership data need a paid plan
- Doesn't get you past publishers' paywalls
Ground News groups coverage of the same story from more than 50,000 sources and shows you who's covering it: how much comes from the left, center and right, how factual each outlet is rated, and who owns it. The Blindspot feed surfaces stories one side barely covers. It's a useful check on your own bubble. Ratings are per outlet, not per article, and the best data needs a subscription.
Full Ground News review
