The StoryGraph vs Feedly
Which is better in 2026? Five scores, side by side.
It's close: The StoryGraph edges it 8.5 to 8.4, so the right pick depends on what you need. The StoryGraph wins on 2 of the 5 scores, Feedly on 3.
Readers who want stats, mood-based picks and an easy exit from Goodreads
Readers who want a simple, free feed of their favorite sites on any device
Score by score
The details
| Feature | The StoryGraph | Feedly |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Reading & News | Reading & News |
| Category rank | #6 of 11 | #7 of 11 |
| Developer | The StoryGraph Ltd | Feedly Inc. |
| Pricing | Free + paid plans | Free + paid plans |
| Usable for free | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone & iPad | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android | ✓ | ✓ |
| Web | ✓ | ✓ |
Common questions
Is The StoryGraph better than Feedly?
It's close: The StoryGraph edges it 8.5 to 8.4, so the right pick depends on what you need. The StoryGraph wins on 2 of the 5 scores, Feedly on 3.
Which is cheaper, The StoryGraph or Feedly?
The StoryGraph: Free with ads; StoryGraph Plus is $4.99 a month or $49.99 a year on the App Store. Feedly: Free for 100 feeds; Pro is $6 a month and Pro+ $12, both billed yearly. On value for money, The StoryGraph scores higher.
Do The StoryGraph and Feedly work on the same devices?
Yes, both run on iPhone & iPad, Android, Web.
Which is more private, The StoryGraph or Feedly?
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
The StoryGraph
- Recommendations that go beyond star ratings
- Quarter-star ratings and DNF tracking
- Easy import from Goodreads
- Free tier shows ads
- Advanced stats and charts need Plus
- Lighter social features than Goodreads
The StoryGraph tracks what you read and recommends what's next based on mood, pace and the books you've loved. Rate in quarter stars, log the books you didn't finish, check content warnings and see charts of your reading habits. Bringing your Goodreads history is easy, and buddy reads hide spoilers in reactions. Free users see ads, and the deeper stats and custom charts sit behind Plus.
Full The StoryGraph review
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
