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NewsBlur
● Identity checkedResearch · Vendor site 2026-10-04
It emphasizes social reading, feed training, and open-source self-hosting for power users.
- Category
- Research
- Free access
- Marketing describes free use on web, iOS, and Android with open-source availability.
- API access
- Site navigation advertises an MCP Server and CLI tool for integrators.
Is NewsBlur right for you?
A good fit for
Readers who follow many RSS feeds and want training, search, and cross-platform sync.
Before you choose
Premium Archive and Premium plans bill annually, so the lowest explicit monthly paid tier is Premium Pro at $29 per month.
Personal news reader
NewsBlur combines RSS reading, feed training, native apps, and optional premium tiers for search, archives, and faster refresh intervals.
What it can do
Features & capabilities
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| Capability | Value | Evidence | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| RSS intelligence training | Homepage meta description highlights training stories with intelligence filters. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
| Native mobile apps | Premium page lists first-class iOS and Android apps rather than wrappers. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
| MCP integration | Site navigation includes an MCP Server entry for external tooling. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
Understand the total cost
NewsBlur pricing & plans
Premium Pro
$29.00 /mo
$29 per month on the public pricing menu
- Feed limit
- Up to 10,000 sites
- Fetching
- 5-minute fetching interval
- Training
- Regex training called out on pricing menu
Premium
Not listed
$36 per year on the public pricing menu
- Feed limit
- Up to 1,024 sites with search and text view
Premium Archive
Not listed
$99 per year on the public pricing menu
- Archive
- Full story archive and Ask AI features up to 4,096 sites
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Frequently asked questions
What is NewsBlur used for?
It emphasizes social reading, feed training, and open-source self-hosting for power users.
Does NewsBlur have a free plan?
Marketing describes free use on web, iOS, and Android with open-source availability.. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.
How much does NewsBlur cost?
The listed monthly price is $29.00 USD at monthly billing. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.
Can I use NewsBlur through an API?
Site navigation advertises an MCP Server and CLI tool for integrators.. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.
What should I check before choosing it?
Premium Archive and Premium plans bill annually, so the lowest explicit monthly paid tier is Premium Pro at $29 per month.
Price history
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