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Ask HN: Good alternative to Google reader

5 points by aj 17y ago

I'm tired of Google and want to quit all it's services and products. But my feeds are important for me and I would like to port them. Can anyone suggest a good alternative to Google Reader (preferably web-app) which also imports my google reader feeds and saved items? The saved items are important as well. Ps. Please do not suggest bloglines because I only switched to Google Reader because bloglines started to suck so bad it was not funny. Pps. The reasons for me trying to quit google are a different story and I would like to keep answers to this question focused on good feed readers Edit: I forgot to mention that I would prefer to have a free service with a possible paid upgrade

rcfox 17y ago
To get your feeds from Google Reader, just go to Settings->Import/Export and click "Export your subscriptions as an OPML file." Any competent RSS reader will be able to import that file. Starred/Shared items have RSS feeds themselves, which can be accessed from Settings->Folders and Tags.
- aj 17y ago
  Ah that should be useful. I'll get that.. Any suggestions on a good web based feed reader alternative? Thanks
  - Concours 17y ago
    have you tried this: http://www.mcsquare.me http://www.mcsquare.me ? not sure if it'll fit your needs, that's my suggestion
jmonegro 17y ago
http://www.feedafever.com http://www.feedafever.com http://www.lazyfeed.com http://www.lazyfeed.com
- aj 17y ago
  Feedafever is paid IIRC I'll give lazyfeed a shot. Thanks
  - jmonegro 17y ago
    Yes, but you only have to pay for it once.
Gmo 17y ago
I personally use gregarius that I host myself. Not perfect, but good enough for my needs and my independence :)