I selected readers that allow me to read in the cloud, so I don't have to download stuff to fill up my computer.
All the non-google readers I'm showing here did allow me to import all my Google Reader feeds.
Feedly
Feedly allows me to categorize my feeds, shows a count of unread messages in each category, and shows the most recent feeds on top:
... and Feedly does have a search function:
NetVibes
NetVibes allows me to categorize my feeds, shows a count of unread messages in each category, and shows the most recent feeds on top. This is the Reader view:
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... and, in the Widgets view, NetVibes does have a search function:
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I found NetVibes themes here, and selected a flower theme:
... which looks like this when installed:
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I like the lighter look of this much better than the black! Themes are also available in Settings, which is found in the icon at upper right that looks like a cross between a bit of weaving and a small bamboo forest (to the left of Dashboards).
BlogLovin
BlogLovin allows me to categorize my feeds, shows a count of unread messages in each category, and shows the most recent feeds on top: There is a "search for blogs" box at the top, but that searches FOR blogs, not within my reader:
What I like least about BlogLovin' is one of its icons - not exactly family-friendly fare:
Blogger
Blogger allows me to categorize my feeds, shows a count of unread messages in each category, and shows the most recent feeds on top. It doesn't look like Blogger has a search function:
Google Reader
Google Reader allows me to categorize my feeds, shows a count of unread mess ages in each category, and shows the most recent feeds on top. Oh,look! The Search box - my favroite feature - is up on the very top left:
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My switch seems to favor Feedly and NetVibes for the functions I like best - categories, unread count, and search capabilities.
What are your favorite RSS Reader features?
Great review and very helpful in helping me decide which RSS feed offers the better features.
ReplyDeleteWow, what a fantastic review. Thank you so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this.
ReplyDeleteI'll give you an A+ for this - you have saved many of us endless hours of searching for an alternative!!! Thanks...J
ReplyDeleteThanks for this! I've been wondering what to do myself and this is really helpful! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat post! That bloglovin logo is a terrible turn off! In fact I have been using them and really like the service, but I forgot I had seen that logo at one time. It is not on my feed page so I don't see it usually but that and the search feature have me considering feedly.
ReplyDeleteI have been reading a blog by Rick who searches out different fixes for computers and such. He also recommends Feedly. Here's his post: http://rickpaulettervjournal.blogspot.com/2013/03/google-reader-is-dead-feedly-is-better.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+RickPaulettesRvTravels+%28Rick+%26amp%3B+Paulette%26%2339%3Bs+RV+Travels%29
ReplyDeleteI've been out of the blogging loop for several weeks now, so the whole Google Reader thing took me by surprise! I signed up for Bloglovin', but I've been curious about Feedly as well, and may try that out to see my fave. Thanks for your research; very helpful!
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