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Reeder Classic vs NetNewsWire: catalog facts
Reeder Classic	NetNewsWire
Paid A one-time purchase is required, per platform.	Free The open-source application is available without a license fee.
macOS, iOS	macOS, iOS
Traditional folders and unread counts rather than a timeline Supports nearly every sync back end, including self-hosted ones	Completely free and open source with no account required Native Apple app with iCloud sync and many back-end options
Sold separately from the newer Reeder, and no longer developed as actively Apple platforms only	Apple platforms only Deliberately restrained feature set with no filtering or rules
Downloadable app	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
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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