Inoreader vs The StoryGraph
Which is better in 2026? Five scores, side by side.
It's a near tie: both score 8.5, with Inoreader ahead by a hair, so the right pick depends on what you need. Inoreader wins on 3 of the 5 scores, The StoryGraph on 2.
Researchers and news fans who want to filter and automate lots of feeds
Readers who want stats, mood-based picks and an easy exit from Goodreads
Score by score
The details
| Feature | Inoreader | The StoryGraph |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Reading & News | Reading & News |
| Category rank | #5 of 11 | #6 of 11 |
| Developer | Innologica | The StoryGraph Ltd |
| Pricing | Free + paid plans | Free + paid plans |
| Usable for free | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone & iPad | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android | ✓ | ✓ |
| Web | ✓ | ✓ |
Common questions
Is Inoreader better than The StoryGraph?
It's a near tie: both score 8.5, with Inoreader ahead by a hair, so the right pick depends on what you need. Inoreader wins on 3 of the 5 scores, The StoryGraph on 2.
Which is cheaper, Inoreader or The StoryGraph?
Inoreader: Free for 150 feeds; Pro is $7.50 a month billed yearly, or $9.99 monthly. The StoryGraph: Free with ads; StoryGraph Plus is $4.99 a month or $49.99 a year on the App Store. On value for money, The StoryGraph scores higher.
Do Inoreader and The StoryGraph work on the same devices?
Yes, both run on iPhone & iPad, Android, Web.
Which is more private, Inoreader or The StoryGraph?
Inoreader scores higher on privacy (8.6/10). App Store label: no tracking. Only contact info is linked to you, and diagnostics are collected without being tied to you.
Strengths and weaknesses
Inoreader
- Generous free plan with 150 feeds
- Rules and filters do the sorting for you
- Very little data linked to you
- Rules, newsletters and offline reading need Pro
- Busier screens than simpler readers
- AI Intelligence features are a paid add-on
Inoreader is the RSS reader for people who want control. Follow sites, YouTube channels and podcasts in one place, add newsletters and social feeds on Pro, then let rules and filters sort, tag and trim the flood. The free plan covers 150 feeds, and Pro adds monitoring feeds and offline reading. It's busier than Feedly, and its AI Intelligence features cost extra, but it links very little data to you.
Full Inoreader review
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
