The following matrix compares the features within a collection of popular commercial Newsreader applications. If you have developed any of these Newsreaders and would like to update your information, or if you'd like to have your application added to the matrix, please email us. 

 

 Cost for software $29 $30 $35 $30 $30 $29 $27 $30 $49 $25
 System requirements Win Win Win Win Win Win Win Win Mac Mac
 Supports yEnc encoded files
 Newsgroup search capabilities        
 Automated downloads
 Content filtering
 Create multiple personas      
 Create multiple news server profiles  
 Supports NNTP/SSL connections            
 Supports multiple server connections  
 Supports download resume      
 Create custom headers            
 Content sort capabilities    
 Reply or activity tracking                  
 Spellchecker          
 Interface available in other languages                  
 Multimedia thumbnails      
 Built in multimedia player              
 Speech recognition                    

Data current as of Feburary 2, 2006