Why it's an alternative to Feedly: Free, open-source RSS reader for Mac, iPhone and iPad with no account required.
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Indie alternatives to Feedly (2026)
Feedly is a popular cloud RSS reader that has moved toward AI and enterprise threat-intelligence features. Many readers just want a fast, calm RSS app. Below are 2 alternatives built by independent makers — NetNewsWire and Alcove — with what each does differently, who makes it and any revenue they have shared publicly.
Feedly alternatives at a glance
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| # | Product | Maker | Status | Reported revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NetNewsWire | Brent Simmons | Active | — |
| 2 | Alcove | John O'Nolan | Active | — |
The 2 best indie alternatives to Feedly
Each product is made and run by an independent maker or a small, self-directed team.
Why it's an alternative to Feedly: A calm RSS reader built in public by Ghost founder John O'Nolan.
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John O'Nolan
John O'NolanWhy choose an indie-made tool?
You talk to the maker
With a small product, support requests and feature ideas usually reach the person who wrote the code, and many makers build in public and reply to users directly.
Focused and fairly priced
Small teams tend to do one job well instead of bundling every feature into enterprise tiers, and many indie tools offer one-time licenses, open-source editions or free plans.
Built by real people
These 2 alternatives come from 2 makers in United States. Paying them funds a sustainable, independent business.
Meet the makers: Brent Simmons, John O'Nolan.
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Feedly alternatives FAQ
What are the best indie alternatives to Feedly?
IndieMakerList lists 2 indie-made alternatives to Feedly: NetNewsWire (by Brent Simmons) and Alcove (by John O'Nolan).
Why do people look for alternatives to Feedly?
Feedly is a popular cloud RSS reader that has moved toward AI and enterprise threat-intelligence features. Many readers just want a fast, calm RSS app.
Who builds these Feedly alternatives?
They are built by 2 independent makers from 1 country, including United States, rather than a large company. Each maker has a profile on IndieMakerList with their other products and links.
Are these Feedly alternatives still maintained?
Yes. As far as IndieMakerList knows, all 2 are active and still run by the makers who built them.
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