Epic
7.4#10 in reading appsFrom $7.25 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWeb
VisitEpic vs NewsBlur
What both publish
| Fact | Epic | NewsBlur |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | Epic School lists Clever/ClassLink SSO and automatic rostering as supported capabilities. | The FAQ says NewsBlur connects with IFTTT and Zapier and can automate actions involving Pocket, Instapaper, Evernote, Notion, Slack and email. |
| Product | Epic is a digital reading platform for kids 12 and under with over 40,000 high-quality illustrated books and chapter books. | NewsBlur is a personal news reader for RSS and web feeds, synced across platforms. |
Epic plans
- Epic SchoolFree
- Epic Family Annual$7.25 a year
- Epic Family Monthly$13.99 a month
- Epic School PlusPriced on request
NewsBlur plans
- FreeFree
- Premium Pro$29 a month
- Premium$36 a year
- Premium Archive$99 a year
- DIYPriced on request
Pick Epic if…
Epic suits children 12 and under and families seeking a digital library with parent controls. Its teacher tools also suit educators assigning books and tracking reading.
Pick NewsBlur if…
NewsBlur suits readers who want to organize and train feeds across devices, including people following sites without RSS. Its self-hosted option may appeal to readers who want to run their own instance.