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BazQux Reader vs The Old Reader: catalog facts
BazQux Reader	The Old Reader
Paid A paid subscription is required after the trial.	Freemium A limited free tier is available. Premium is a paid subscription.
Web, Browser extension	Web
Pulls in comment threads alongside articles, which almost no reader does Very fast interface modelled directly on Google Reader	Deliberately faithful to the original Google Reader, including social sharing Free tier is usable for a modest number of feeds
Paid subscription only after the trial One-person project with a plain interface	Free accounts are limited in feeds and refresh frequency No official mobile apps; it relies on third-party clients
Hosted service, Browser extension	Hosted service
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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