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NetNewsWire vs Reeder Classic: catalog facts
NetNewsWire	Reeder Classic
Free The open-source application is available without a license fee.	Paid A one-time purchase is required, per platform.
macOS, iOS	macOS, iOS
Completely free and open source with no account required Native Apple app with iCloud sync and many back-end options	Traditional folders and unread counts rather than a timeline Supports nearly every sync back end, including self-hosted ones
Apple platforms only Deliberately restrained feature set with no filtering or rules	Sold separately from the newer Reeder, and no longer developed as actively Apple platforms only
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: MIT	License not stated
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
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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