The 1st July 2013 will be a sad day for many who
have become used to reading their daily news feeds on Google Reader, as Google
have decided to lay the application to rest. But the great news is there are
plenty of alternatives out there and people are already making the switch. Here
are the top 5 alternatives to Google Reader:
1. RebelMouse: So
much more than just a reader, this site brings together all your favourite
feeds from RSS and social networks in one place, so you literally only have to
look in one place for all your updates! And its simple design and layout
coupled with its functionality are what lands it our number 1 spot for Google
Reader alternatives.
2. NetVibes:
Business user? Then NetVibes is your ideal reader. This freemium reader offers
optional business extras including brand monitoring and data tracking for a monthly
fee of around £350 ($499), so you have to be a pretty serious business user to
get your money’s worth out of it, but well worth it for the unique business
features. Free users can still take advantage of the NetVibes clean and
businesslike reader design and format.
3. Feedly:
When people have been asking on forums and social sites what the perfect
replacement for Google Reader is, this one has been the most mentioned. It is
similar to RebelMouse and has the added value of being available as an
application or extension on all popular mobile/tablet devices and web browsers,
perfect for those who access their feed on various machines.
4. Leaf: If you are a Mac/Twitter fan, then
Leaf is perfect for you. It’s not very similar to Google Reader so may take
some getting used to for diehard fans, but if you like the way the Twitter feed
is laid out and you are a Mac user, then Leaf is the reader for you.
5. The Old Reader:
This reader is perfect for anyone who is devastated that Google Reader is
closing down and wants something as similar as possible. This reader was
actually made to replace Google Reader, and even some of the same keyboard
shortcuts have been used to make the transition even easier!
If you like this story, do share and tweet me @annmariehanlon, and share with me your own thoughts on alternatives to Google Reader!
Labels: Feedly, Google Reader, Leaf, netvibes, RebelMouse, rss, rss feed, RSS readers, The Old Reader
