Best Newsgroup Client Software
Below is a quick and easy to understand comparison chart about the various popular Usenet newsreaders.
Our top recommendation for PC is Newsbin ( for PC ) and SANZBD (for Mac/Linux) these two represent the best newsgroup software currently on the market. Please use the following Usenet reader review pages to make your decision however.
| Name | Editor Rating | Price | Free Trial | Platfrom | NZB | SSL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Newsbin | Newsbin is our TOP recommended newsreader specifically designed for downloading binary files from Usenet. The one time charge for lifetime upgrades is well worth it in our opinion. Check out their free trial. Read our Review of Newsbin - Visit Newsbin | $35 One Time | Yes | Windows | Yes | Yes |
Unzbin | If you like Usenet but have felt that Usenet is either too complicated or you have felt like spending the money on a good newsreader and especially if you like utorrent client and wish there was something similar for Usenet, then you are in luck. Unzbin is awesome! Read our Review of Unzbin - Visit Unzbin | Free | Yes | Windows | Yes | Yes |
Newsleecher | Newsleecher is an excellent Newsreader however we are slightly biased towards Newsbin because of their one time charge. Do the free trials, download both and make your decision. Read our Review of Newsleecher - Visit Newsleecher | $20-$30 Yearly | Yes | Windows | Yes | Yes |
Sabnzbd | Sabnzbd is a web based USENET newsreader and will run on any Windows, Mac and Unix. Sabnzbd has some integration with the popular Newsbin website and is continually improving their software. Recommended for Mac and Linux users. Read our Review of Sabnzbd - Visit Sabnzbd | Free | Yes | Windows Mac Linux | Yes | Yes |
Mimo | Mimo Usenet Newsreader offers optimized search and newsgroup browsing. Mimo is written in JAVA and available for all computing platforms. This is another quality product by Giganews Read our Review of Mimo - Visit Mimo | Inc w/ Giganews | Yes | Windows Mac Linux | Yes | Yes |
Grabit | It is a very good, free newsreader that will be of interest to all Usenet newbies. Grabit has large and simple buttons for most basic functions but what really sets Grabit apart is its handling of binary files. Read our Review of Grabit - Visit Grabit | Free | Yes | Windows | Yes | Yes |
Unison | Unison is a solid USENET newsreader that is available for Mac OSX only. It is designed for downloading binaries and also reading USENET newsgroups. Use this or SABnzbd if you are Mac user. Read our Review of Unison - Visit Unison | $29 | Yes | Mac | Yes | Yes |
Alt.binz | Alt.binz is another good choice. Available on Windows and Linux ( Using Wine ) You can download a free trial. Altbinz Like Newsbin its a one time donation for lifetime upgrades. We give an edge to Newbin in terms of stability and features however. Read our Review of Alt.binz - Visit Alt.binz | 15€ | Yes | Windows Linux | Yes | Yes |
Thunderbird | Thunderbird is free, available in all platforms. Its perfect for a free solution for regular newsgroup reading but NOT for USENET binaries. You will need something else if you are downloading binaries. Read our Review of Thunderbird - Visit Thunderbird | Free | Yes | Windows Mac Linux | No | Yes |
HelloNZB | HelloNZB is a JAVA based open source NZB decoder. This is good news if you are on a Mac or Linux and you want to download and expand an NZB file Read our Review of HelloNZB - Visit HelloNZB | Free | Yes | Windows Linux | Yes | No |
Newsleecher, another top newsgroup client, runs a close second to Newsbin but we really like the one time fee that Newsbin offers.
Some Usenet Client Tips
- When considering among newsgroup readers especially for downloading binaries you want to make sure that they support multiple connections, SSL and NZB file processing. Note: All of the newsgroup software clients listed here with the exception of Mozilla Thunderbird do.
- If you look at each usenet client review page you will see more details in addition to what is here now.
- Have a look around our free usenet newsreader client page to help you be informed.
