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ElytraNetNewsWire
Freemium

Free with up to 10 feeds; subscriptions and a lifetime unlock remove the limit.

 Free

The open-source application is available without a license fee.

macOS, iOS macOS, iOS
  • Strips tracking pixels and scripts from articles
  • Offers full-text search
  • Completely free and open source with no account required
  • Native Apple app with iCloud sync and many back-end options
  • Free use is limited to 10 feeds
  • Available for Apple platforms
  • Apple platforms only
  • Deliberately restrained feature set with no filtering or rules
Downloadable app, Hosted service Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: MIT
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 8, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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