Compare → Current
The Current alternative with sync included.
Current is a beautifully crafted $9.99 one-time reader for iPhone, iPad and Mac — but it has no server of its own, so syncing across devices means pairing it with Feedbin, FreshRSS, Miniflux or another backend you pay for or host yourself. SlashFeed is reader and sync in one free account, open to any client, with your own AI on top.
Why people switch
What you gain by leaving Current.
Sync comes with the reader
Current has no server of its own — syncing across iPhone, iPad and Mac means bringing (and often paying for) a separate service. SlashFeed is the reader and the sync backend in one free account, up to 500 feeds.
Beyond Apple's ecosystem
Current runs on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Vision Pro only. SlashFeed's web app works on any device, and it speaks Fever, Miniflux and Google Reader, so Android and desktop clients can sync against it too.
Bring your own AI
A personal MCP endpoint lets your own model read, search and summarise your feeds. Current has no AI features — reading is entirely manual, by design.
Scraping and automation
A Readability scraper expands truncated feeds, and a visual automation canvas can tag, notify or summarise on triggers. Current shows exactly what a feed publishes, nothing more.
Side by side
SlashFeed vs Current
| SlashFeed | Current | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Up to 500 feeds | None — $9.99 one-time, no subscription |
| Paid plan | $5 / month, flat | $9.99 once (universal purchase) |
| Account required | Yes — free signup | No — works fully offline |
| AI model | Bring your own via MCP | — |
| Reading model | Chronological, algorithm-free | Chronological, content ages out by type |
| Use your own reader app | REST + Fever + Miniflux + Google Reader | Current apps only — pairs with an external sync service |
| Full-content article scraping | ✓ (Pro) | — |
| Apps | Web, iOS, installable PWA | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro |
| Open source | Planned | — |
Current plan details reflect publicly listed plans as of 2026 and may change — check currentreader.app for the latest.
Migration
Switch from Current in five minutes.
Your feeds and folders come across intact, over the open OPML standard. No re-typing, no lock-in — and you can export the same way any time.
Export from Current
In Current, open your account settings and export your subscriptions as an OPML file — a small, standard file listing every feed you follow.
Create your free account
Sign up in seconds — no credit card. The free plan holds up to 500 feeds, so most Current libraries move over without paying a cent.
Import the OPML file
Open Import and drop in the file you exported. SlashFeed recreates your feeds and folders — it handles Current exports, odd encodings, and BOM markers.
Check your categories
Your folders become colour-coded categories. Reorder them by drag-and-drop and tweak anything you like — your organisation carries over intact.
Start reading
That's it. New entries collect in one clean, chronological reader — and you can export via OPML any time, so there's no lock-in.
FAQ
Switching from Current
Can I import my Current feeds into SlashFeed?
Yes. Export an OPML file from Current — Settings → Sources → Export OPML — then import it into SlashFeed in one step. Your feeds and folders come across intact, and the whole move takes about five minutes.
Is SlashFeed cheaper than Current?
Current is a one-time $9.99 purchase, which is cheaper up front if you only ever read on one device. But syncing across several devices usually means paying for a separate service too — SlashFeed's free plan covers up to 500 feeds with sync included, and Pro is a flat $5/month.
Does SlashFeed need a separate sync service, like Current does?
No. SlashFeed is the reader and the sync backend in one account, so there is nothing extra to set up or pay for to read across your devices.
What does SlashFeed do that Current doesn't?
SlashFeed adds bring-your-own-AI via a personal MCP endpoint, full-content scraping, a visual automation engine, newsletter inboxes, reading stats, and a web app that runs on anything — Current is iPhone, iPad, Mac and Vision Pro only, with no AI or automation.