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Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
Android client Harmonic HN is built for Hacker News and has its source hosted on GitHub.
Alternatives
The Best ZCombinator Alternatives in 2026
3 alternatives0 free · 2 open source
Looking for something like ZCombinator? Here are 3 alternatives, ranked by how closely they match it on purpose, features and platforms. Of these, 2 are open source.
About ZCombinatorgithub.com/Livinglist/ZCombinator
VisitGem lets users read Hacker News through a client built with SwiftUI; its source code is hosted on GitHub.
Top picks at a glance
First suggestionHarmonic HnAndroid client Harmonic HN is built for Hacker News and has…Another optionKite PublicKagi's public GitHub repository describes Kite as an open…
Quick comparison
| # | Alternative | Pricing | Open source | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harmonic Hn | — | Yes | Android |
| 2 | Kite Public | — | Yes | — |
| 3 | Awesome Hacker News | — | Not stated | Android, iOS, Linux |
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Also covers open source · same kind of open-source project
Kagi's public GitHub repository describes Kite as an open source news app.
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Awesome Hacker News
github.com/cheeaun/awesome-hacker-newsAlso covers ios · same kind of open-source project
This GitHub list collects Hacker News apps, libraries and resources, including readers, feeds, extensions and APIs.
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What is the best alternative to ZCombinator?
Based on features, tags and platforms, the closest alternatives to ZCombinator are Harmonic Hn, Kite Public, and Awesome Hacker News.
Are there open-source alternatives to ZCombinator?
Yes: Harmonic Hn and Kite Public.
Alternatives are suggested from the purpose and features described in our listings. Different pages for the same product appear once. Read each description to check whether it fits your task. How we choose alternatives · Suggest an alternative