open sourceApache-2.0Local★ 2.0kactive jul 2026
Vienna
A veteran Mac feed reader still shipping releases instead of a retirement announcement.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-08-10
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- Apache-2.0
- Hosting Model
- Local (on your machine)
- Platforms
- desktopone-click install
- Installation
- Install the signed macOS release or Homebrew cask
- Where Your Data Lives
- Subscriptions, downloaded articles, folders, filters, and read/star state live in Vienna's local macOS application database; OPML provides subscription import/export and any configured sync account retains its own server-side copy.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Vienna remains a solid Mac reader, but it lacks an iPhone/iPad companion and has a narrower sync and source model than Reeder's cross-device feed-and-read-later system.
Replaces 1 paid app
up to $1/mo ($12/yr) in subscriptions
Vienna FAQ
Common questions
Is Vienna free and open source?+
Vienna is an open-source tool licensed under Apache-2.0 that runs on local. A veteran Mac feed reader still shipping releases instead of a retirement announcement.
What paid software does Vienna replace?+
Vienna serves as a free replacement for 1 paid SaaS application: Reeder, saving up to $1/month ($12/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up Vienna?+
Installation: Install the signed macOS release or Homebrew cask.
What is the catch or trade-off with Vienna?+
Vienna remains a solid Mac reader, but it lacks an iPhone/iPad companion and has a narrower sync and source model than Reeder's cross-device feed-and-read-later system.