RSSOwl

RSSOwl organizes, searches and reads RSS, RDF and Atom news feeds in a desktop application.

rssowl.org
RSSOwl homepage screenshot

About RSSOwl

RSSOwl is a desktop application for reading RSS, RDF, and Atom feeds. It lets users subscribe to feeds, organize them, search items, save searches for reuse, apply filters for automated actions, and keep selected items in news bins with keyword labels.

It is offered for Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux and requires the Java Runtime Environment to run.

Key features

  • Subscribe to RSS, RDF, and Atom feeds and organize them
  • Search across news items
  • Automate actions on items using search conditions
  • Save searches and reuse them like feeds
  • Store selected items in news bins
  • Assign keyword labels to news entries
Best for: Desktop users who follow multiple RSS, RDF, or Atom feeds and want to search, filter, and organize items.
Good for
  • Supports RSS, RDF, and Atom feeds
  • Available for Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux
  • Includes filters, saved searches, bins, and labels for organization
Watch out for
  • Requires Java Runtime Environment to run

RSSOwl at a glance

Website
rssowl.org
Type
Website
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Platforms
Linux, macOS, Web, Windows
Open source
Not stated
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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