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Reeder Classic vs Flux News: catalog facts
Reeder Classic	Flux News
Paid A one-time purchase is required, per platform.	Free Free and open source under the BSD 3-Clause licence.
macOS, iOS	Android, iOS
Traditional folders and unread counts rather than a timeline Supports nearly every sync back end, including self-hosted ones	Built specifically around the Miniflux API Native mobile app instead of the web interface
Sold separately from the newer Reeder, and no longer developed as actively Apple platforms only	Requires access to a Miniflux server Does not work with other feed services
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: BSD-3-Clause
Not stated if an account is 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 October 2, 2026

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