Free RSS Feed Readers
Here we offer useful reviews of top rated RSS feed readers complete with download links for the free readers.
These include free web based and local software RSS feed readers. Plus, we also review the best free RSS feed
reader utilities and tools. So what is an RSS feed? Simply put, it's a special file used to describe the
contents of a website. As a websites content changes, it's RSS feed changes. Dedicated servers, known as
"aggregators" or "harvesters", read a sites RSS feed and send new information about the site to programs called
"Feed Readers". With one of these free readers you can stay on top of a websites content, read the
most current news available and much more.
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Free Web Based RSS Feed Readers
Editors Note: These are RSS feed readers that you
access directly from your Web Browser.
Bloglines
Bloglines is a complete free web based solution for reading RSS feeds, creating a
blog, viewing Podcasts, reading and organizing newsletters and more. The feature set
of Bloglines RSS reader is comparable to its local based software counterparts. As
for ease of use and attractiveness of layout, Bloglines soars to the front of the
pack. The service is flawless in operation and flexible enough for power users. It
incorporates many useful features including, keyboard shortcuts, intuitive search,
virtual folder support, on the fly subscribing, subscription import, full clipping
support, available in 10 languages, support for mobile devices and much more.
Google Reader
The free web based Google Reader is part of Google's beta services package. At first
glance Google Reader may seem bare bones and lacking the rich feature set of other
free web based RSS feed readers. However, by digging down a little in this services
advanced feature set, you soon realize that GR has many powerful tools.
The basic reader only shows one feed line at a time and they are sorted in typical
Google fashion (please note that we have no inside knowledge of Google sorting
procedures, nor do we want to as our heads would most likely explode). For new RSS
feed users a line by line detail of items is absolutely acceptable...and in fact
preferred. For a power user, it can seen tedious. Here is where Google's advanced
features come into play.
By accessing these features a user is presented with a powerful tool set that
includes intuitive labeling that lets them group feeds with tags. This system allows
for intelligent organization of feeds. Power users will have no trouble in
understanding and using these tools and will soon realize what a useful resource
Google Reader is...and will be in the future.
Keep in mind that the service is still in beta form so if you come across something
that you want added or changed, let Google know about it. We're sure that will
appreciate the feedback.
Squeet
Squeet Reader is a free web based RSS-to-email aggregator. Are you using your email
app as an RSS feed reader? Ever wish you didn't have to have a separate inbox for
RSS feeds? Well now you don't.
Squeet delivers news headlines, blog posts, podcasts and other feeds directly
to your email programs inbox formatted as HTML links. Pretty cool huh? Just a quick
think on the possibilities using this program should give RSS feed junkies who don't
want to use separate programs the geek giddies. Now instead of cluttering up your
desktop, system tray or web browser, you can get your RSS feed fix emailed to you.
From there you can set program filters on them to your hearts content. File them,
sort them, label them...you get the idea.
Squeet can be set up to deliver feeds as individual emails or as a digest according
to your schedule. There is nothing to download when using Squeet. All that is
required is a free registration on their site. Incidentally, we recommend that you
use plain text as your format rule on Squeet feed deliveries as they are much easier
to read. If you are new to RSS feeds but already have and know how to use a local
email client, we highly recommend Squeet as there is virtually no learning curve.
Free Local Software RSS Feed Readers
Editors Note: These are RSS
feed readers that you download and run from your local hard drive. Also, most all of
these require that Microsoft's .NET Framework be installed on your computer. If you do
not already have .NET Framework installed on your system, you can download it here for free:
Download .NET Framework.
Omea Reader
This free and easy to use RSS reader, NNTP news reader, and web bookmark manager is
super fast and has loads of cool features. The program is preferred by developers
because of it's accuracy as it aggregates and keeps you organized.
Some of Omea Reader's most useful features include: lightning-fast desktop search,
flexible information organizer, contextual access and more. Omea Reader allows you
to read RSS feeds and Atom feeds. The program can also read newsgroups and bookmarked
web pages, all in the same information environment.
Omea Reader's browser integration is top notch and lets you subscribe to feeds,
directly from your browser, within seconds. The program will even find the feed for
you if you can't see an RSS link on a site. It supports podcast and has a bevy of
helpful extras like a tool to create clippings from from larger documents that you
can file, search, and link, tack your own free-form notes onto any resource with
annotations and much more.
Download Omea Reader.
For Win: 2000, XP and 2003 | File size: 4.8 MB.
Awasu Personal Edition
"Awasu" means "to unite" in Japanese and it is a mantra for this
program to be sure. Awasu is an excellent RSS reader as is in it's original download
form, but what makes this program stand out from other readers is it's ability to
expand through the many powerful plug-ins available for it. The plug-ins not only
allow Awasu to read all kinds of news sources and RSS feeds, they also let users tap
into a bevy of channel hooks too. The channel hooks let Awasu go far beyond just
displaying news. By using the hooks, you can make the program analyze, extract and
work with news items by hooking directly to email news or by writing news into a
database. Awasu offers a channel search feature that is both powerful and accurate.
Other features include support for podcasting and a synchronize tool for those that
use the program on multiple computers.
Download Awasu Personal Edition.
For Win: 98, ME, 2000, XP and NT | File size: 4.15 MB.
RSS Bandit
RSS Bandit is a super powerful free RSS reader with loads of cool features not found
on other free RSS reader programs. RSS Bandit's main advantage is it's flexibility in
manipulating feed content. The program allows for feed organization in folders but
goes the extra mile by detecting relationships between single posts and threading
them logically. RSS Bandit's search function is intuitive and easy to use and allows
a user to setup search results as virtual folders. This makes it extremely simple to
find the RSS content that interests them the most.
The program formats feed content in CSS (cascading style sheets) and lets users
customize them to their preference. RSS Bandit also integrates a feature to allow a
user to post replies directly for feeds that support it. In addition to feeds, users
can also subscribe and read Usenet news groups. Mobile/laptop users will appreciate
the programs synchronize feature that supports multiple installations. All in all RSS
Bandit is an excellent RSS reader choice for advanced users.
Download RSS Bandit.
For Win: 98, ME, 2000, 2003, XP and NT | File size: 4.86 MB.
intraVnews
If you are using Microsoft Outlook and want to integrate an RSS reader into it, what
do you do? As usual, MS is behind the times, but wait there is a very powerful option
available to you. It's called intraVnews and it seamlessly integrates into Outlook
to compliment your email and contact list.
intraVnews, makes Outlook even more powerful because it taps into Outlooks
organizational features and uses them for RSS news items and blog posts.
Setting up virtual folders in Outlook (2003 only) using intraVnews...that will
automatically collect preferential items from your mail folders and intraVnews RSS
feeds...is easy.
intraVnews allows for subscribing and unsubscribing to RSS feeds directly from
Outlook. This feature comes with a useful, feed database that is searchable. The
program works inside of Outlook in the background without any resource drain, keeping
you up to date. intraVnews is plug-in compatible which allows users to easy increase
it's power. Examples of plug-ins include blog writers, extended search functions and
more. All of the above makes intraVnews an excellent RSS reader choice for Outlook
users.
Download intraVnews.
For Win: 98SE, ME, 2000, 2003, XP and NT | Requires: Microsoft Outlook versions: 2002,
XP, 2003 | File size: 2.35 MB.
SharpReader
SharpReader is a well thought out and very useful all-around RSS feed reader packaged
in a very small download footprint. Don't allow the small download size fool you
though as this program is loaded with cool features. These include drag and drop
subscription, feed folder organization, a feed manager that allows for deletion of
expired content, context information pop-ups that tell you what a feed is about,
advanced threading support allowing you to view connected items together in a
threaded fashion, an integrated search function, numerous filters and more. The
program supports all RSS feed versions and Atom. SharpReader is a nice RSS reader
option in a small download package.
Download SharpReader.
For Win: 98, ME, 2000, 2003, XP and NT | File size: 976 KB.
BlogExpress
Need a streamlined RSS reader without tons of bells and whistles? BlogExpress from
Useable Labs fits that bill perfectly. While it doesn't have the features and power
of other readers we've reviewed here, it is extremely efficient and easy to use.
If you are new to RSS readers, BlogExpress should be your fist choice as it's
learning curve is virtually nill. The programs interface is intuitive, clean and
uncluttered. BlogExpress is also lightening fast so it's perfect for a dial up
connection.
One cool feature that BlogExpress does have is a built-in Web Tab feature. The tabs
allow you to view any Web pages directly without leaving BlogExpress for a Web browser.
Additionally, the program uses a category function that lets you find the news you
want quickly and efficiently. Reading feeds on BlogExpress is super easy on the eyes
due to it's simple yet attractive layout. BlogExpress supports all RSS feed formats
as well as Atom.
While the program lacks bonus features like flagging, search and virtual folders,
BlogExpress is well worth your time to check out. Especially for those with limited
hard drive space or have issues with software conflicts due to specialized setups.
Download BlogExpress.
For Win: 98, ME, 2000, 2003, XP and NT | File size: 557 KB.
Mozilla Thunderbird
Safe - Secure - Powerful - Easy to Use, all of these can be used in combination to
describe Mozilla Thunderbird. Mozilla also created the Firefox web browser, and you
immediately see the same air tight security features in their RSS reader, email
client software.
Thunderbird has the ability to subscribe to...and read RSS feeds and of course
newsgroups. The program includes a treasure chest of well thought out, intuitive and
extremely useful features starting with it's attractive, streamlined interface.
Thunderbird's learning curve is so simple that even newbies will master it's advanced
settings in short order.
Since Thunderbird is "Open Source", if you can't find a feature you want,
just suggest it to Mozilla and if found useful an independent programmer will most
likely write an add-on (called "extensions) for it. There are hundreds of
extensions already available for the program you can check out right from the Mozilla
website. All in all, Mozilla Thunderbird is an outstanding free RSS reader/email
client and should definitely be on your short list for further review and download.
Download Mozilla Thunderbird.
For Win: 9x, ME, 2000, XP and NT | Mac OS X, Linux, and OS/2 | File size: 6.0 MB.
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