In the overflowing world of RSS feeds, this smart functionality can really help clear clutter.Ĭons: The interface is a bit cluttered and there is no search functionality. NewsBlur compiles the information and then learns what type of stories you are interested in. From there you can upvote or downvote any of these attributes. When you come across a story you particular like or dislike, click the Train button and a dialogue box pops up with the story’s title, author, tags, and publisher. One of the handiest features of NewsBlur is it’s training function. Pros: It has an easy upload and switch over from Google Reader and it offers similar features like compact views and the option to save stories. Like Feedly, NewsBlur wasn’t a recent effort to replace Google Reader since the RSS tool has been around since 2009. NewsBlur, run by the single committed individual developer Samual Clay, is gaining some ground in the social circles of Google Reader fans. Also, although Feedly is working on it, there is currently no “Search” functionality. Google Reader users are able to import their Google Reader accounts to Feedly with one-click.Ĭons: If the simple visuals in Google Reader appeal to you, the mobile version of Feedly may be too colorful and over the top for your tastes. Additionally, many of the features and keyboard shortcuts are the same as Reader. It offers a “Titles Only” view that mirrors the headline scanning ability that Reader offered.
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Pros: The user experience is very similar to Reader so die hard fans will likely find the transition to Feedly less painful than other alternatives. Unlike some of the other alternatives, Feedly has been developing its RSS product for years and already has 12 million users.
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Among many Google Reader enthusiasts, Feedly seems to keep topping the list as the closest alternative to Reader.