The 3 best free RSS reader apps in 2025

RSS (Really Simple Syndication) is a widely used technology for publishing content that can be easily parsed and aggregated by RSS apps. While it's not as popular as social media, RSS remains the best way to combine content from multiple sources into one central app, allowing users to read everything without having to click around or scroll through feeds. The article reviews three top-rated free RSS readers: Feedly, NewsBlur, and Inoreader. Feedly is praised for its clean interface, scalability, and AI-powered features, while NewsBlur offers advanced filtering capabilities and a self-hosted option. Inoreader stands out with its feature-packed free plan, permanent archiving, and Zapier integration. The article concludes that RSS remains essential for writers, researchers, and anyone who wants to stay on top of various sources, and recommends setting up feeds in each of the reviewed apps to find the best one for individual needs.