NetNewsWire

Open source

Free and open-source RSS reader for Mac and iOS.

by NetNewsWire ProjectOfficial site ↗Source code ↗

Pricing: free
Free tier: true
License: open-source
Open source: Yes

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Identity · Taxonomy

Tags(open-source;cloud-native): RSS, news reader, open source, Mac, iOSVerification pending

Platform · Deployment

Delivery model(SaaS;self-hosted;desktop;mobile;embedded;managed-cloud;appliance): desktop, mobileVerification pending
Desktop apps(Windows;macOS;Linux): macOSVerified

Pricing · Licensing

Free plan(true/false): trueVerification pending
License model(proprietary;open-source;source-available;dual-license): open-sourceVerification pending
Pricing model(free;subscription;usage;seat;asset;transaction;revenue-share;perpetual;custom): freeVerified
Source repository(HTTPS URL): https://github.com/Ranchero-Software/NetNewsWireVerified
SPDX license IDs(Apache-2.0;MIT): MITVerified

Features · Product · Fit

Core capabilities(authoring;automation;analytics): RSS reading with customizable article themes, feed syncing via iCloud, Feedbin, Feedly, BazQux, Inoreader, NewsBlur, The Old Reader, and FreshRSS, OPML feed list importing and exporting, reader view and sharing to Mail, MarsEdit, Micro.blog, Notes, and Messages, keyboard navigation with single-key shortcuts, smart feeds for All, Unread, and TodayVerification pending

Audience · Use · Case

Best for(Neutral editorial summary): Mac, iPhone, and iPad users who want a free open-source RSS reader with multi-service syncingVerification pending
Company-size fit(individual;SMB;mid-market;enterprise): individualVerification pending
Primary use cases(build;monitor;automate): following favorite blogs and news sites in one place, keeping track of read articles across devices, reading news without social media algorithmsVerification pending
Skill level(beginner;intermediate;advanced;specialist): beginnerVerification pending

Lifecycle · Versioning

Maintenance status(active;maintenance;deprecated;EOL;archived): activeVerification pending

Vendor · Maintainer

Vendor type(commercial;foundation;community;government;consortium;individual): individualVerification pending

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