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The best News Reader alternative to Reddit is Lemmy, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Reddit and 12 are News Readers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting News Reader alternatives to Reddit are SaidIt.net, Hacker News, Slashdot and Hubski.

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  1. Lemmy icon

    Lemmy

     186 likes

    Lemmy is similar to sites like Reddit, Lobste.rs, or Hacker News: you subscribe to forums you're interested in, post links and discussions, then vote, and comment on them. Behind the scenes, it is very different; anyone can easily run a server, and all these servers are...

    75 Lemmy alternatives

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
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    Comments about Lemmy as an Alternative to Reddit
    Top Positive Comment
    Oscar Sanderson
    10

    It is similar to reddit but it is open source and has less spam and is much less commercial than reddit and Lemmy is private and modarated

    Guest
    Positive
    1

    No ads, no fake comments/posts, and no hate or rage baiting content

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    -4

    Lemmy has far less features, users and hardly any moderation or user tools.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 22 comments
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    • Lemmy is Free and Open SourceReddit is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Lemmy is Lightweight, Privacy focused and MinimalisticReddit is not according to our users
  2. SaidIt.net icon

    SaidIt.net

     45 likes

    Uncensored free speech alternative to the extreme Reddit and Voat forums, democratically civilized by Graham's Debate Pyramid, no illegal transactions nor porn. Truth-seeking anti-corruption news are among the popular themes. Android app, iOS soon.

    129 SaidIt.net alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • F-Droid
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    Comments about SaidIt.net as an Alternative to Reddit
    Top Positive Comment
    dataculi
    6

    I've never seen a single post that wasn't rightwing as fuck. Just people complaining about vaccines and libs. Never even seen a real "discussion". 99% of the comments are one-liners

    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Exact Reddit clone. From functionality down to having subs. Without all the hate and negativity. Love it!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    niezniszczalny
    Positive
    -7

    It has good discussion because of no downvotes, turns out they are unnecessary + they allow brigading. Also, discussion is peaceful without anybody being angry on being downvoted.

    3 of 6 comments
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    • SaidIt.net is Free and Open SourceReddit is Freemium and Proprietary
    • SaidIt.net is LightweightReddit is not according to our users
  4. Hacker News icon

    Hacker News

     132 likes

    Hacker News is a social news website that caters to programmers and entrepreneurs, delivering content related to computer science and entrepreneurship.

    65 Hacker News alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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    Comments about Hacker News as an Alternative to Reddit
    Top Positive Comment
    dataculi
    0

    Similar content and community with more in-depth discussions

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    9

    Users can not create their own communities. Only tech talk allowed.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    WholesomeHamster
    Negative
    4

    Users cannot create communities, and the website itself has little to nothing in common with Reddit. It's certainly not an alternative to Reddit.

    3 of 6 comments
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    • Hacker News is Free and ProprietaryReddit is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Hacker News is LightweightReddit is not according to our users
  5. Slashdot icon

    Slashdot

     39 likes

    News for nerds, stuff that matters. Slashdot (aka /.) is a technology-related news and discussion site with a focus on Linux, free and open source software and information freedom and privacy issues. The software it runs on, called Slashcode, is open source.

    43 Slashdot alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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    Comments about Slashdot as an Alternative to Reddit
    Guest
    Negative
    1

    Slashdot is only revolves around tech news articles. Reddit is a platform for message boards. Still a great site but it's really different.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Mint Dice
    Positive
    -3

    Slashdot is a great community. MintDice makes wonderful providing high quality articles on their website which are well received.

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    Slashdot icon
    • Slashdot is Free and ProprietaryReddit is Freemium and Proprietary
  6. Hubski icon

    Hubski

     17 likes

    Hubski is a community for sharing thoughtful information and conversation. Here you can find interesting stories, ideas and events, and share what interests you with others.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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  7. Discuit icon

    Discuit

     6 likes

    Discuit is a centralised content aggregation and discussion platform. Users submit links to content or text posts, alongside a title, to various communities. Users of those communities then vote those link up or down by other members.

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    • Online
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  9. Otherweb icon

    Otherweb

     16 likes

    Stay informed with the latest news from hundreds of trustworthy sources -- with no noise, junk, ads, or clickbait.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
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  10. diff.blog icon

    diff.blog

     5 likes

    Aggregator of engineering and developer blogs.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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  11. Adapted icon

    Adapted

     1 like

    Navigate the fast-paced world of technology with Adapted, the ultimate destination for tech enthusiasts and geeks. Our platform is dedicated to providing the latest news, developments, and advancements in technology.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
     
  12. Old Pluto icon

    Old Pluto

     7 likes

    Old Pluto is a news search engine. Rather than offering you recommendations of what to read like other websites, Old Pluto aims to give you tools to find what you think is important for yourself.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Online
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    Comments about Old Pluto as an Alternative to Reddit
    mentos124
    0

    its just a news search engine?

    Old Pluto icon
    Old Pluto icon
    • Old Pluto is Free and Open SourceReddit is Freemium and Proprietary
  13. Brutalinks icon

    Brutalinks

     3 likes

    Link aggregator inspired by Reddit using ActivityPub federation.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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  14. Amuzament.net icon

    Amuzament.net

     1 like

    Amuzament.net is a global news company specializing in breaking news stories and major world events. Check out AMZ now!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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