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Flux News vs Reeder Classic: catalog facts
Flux NewsReeder Classic
Free

Free and open source under the BSD 3-Clause licence.

Paid

A one-time purchase is required, per platform.

Android, iOS macOS, iOS
  • Built specifically around the Miniflux API
  • Native mobile app instead of the web interface
  • Traditional folders and unread counts rather than a timeline
  • Supports nearly every sync back end, including self-hosted ones
  • Requires access to a Miniflux server
  • Does not work with other feed services
  • Sold separately from the newer Reeder, and no longer developed as actively
  • Apple platforms only
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License: BSD-3-Clause License not stated
Account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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