NewsBlur
8.6#1 in reading appsFrom $36 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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ReadTheory
8.1#3 in reading appsFrom $40 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebmacOS
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| Fact | NewsBlur | ReadTheory |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | The FAQ says NewsBlur connects with IFTTT and Zapier and can automate actions involving Pocket, Instapaper, Evernote, Notion, Slack and email. | Official materials list LMS and LTI integrations, rostering assistance, and SSO with Google, Microsoft, Clever and ClassLink. |
| Product | NewsBlur is a personal news reader for RSS and web feeds, synced across platforms. | ReadTheory is a web-based reading platform for personalized reading comprehension practice. |
| Rating on Trustpilot | 3.7 out of 5 from 5 reviews. | 1.4 out of 5 from 48 reviews. |
| Self-hosting | NewsBlur says its code is open source and can be run on a user's own instance with a single Docker command. | ReadTheory is presented as a hosted web application and its official materials provide no self-hosting package. |
NewsBlur plans
- FreeFree
- Premium Pro$29 a month
- Premium$36 a year
- Premium Archive$99 a year
- DIYPriced on request
ReadTheory plans
- BasicFree
- School Champion$40 a month
- School & DistrictPriced on request
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.
Pick ReadTheory if…
ReadTheory suits educators seeking adaptive comprehension practice for K–12, ESL, or special education learners. Its school-focused integrations and reporting may also fit schools and districts managing student progress.