Folo is a news aggregator that combines traditional RSS feeds with AI-driven personalization. It helps users discover relevant articles across topics, delivering a curated reading experience without the clutter of generic news apps. Folo is open source and integrates with RSSHub, so feeds can be pulled from sites that do not publish their own RSS. It suits both casual readers and professionals who need to follow a large number of sources without losing track of what matters.
Hoopla is a digital media service that lets patrons of participating public libraries and schools instantly borrow ebooks, audiobooks, comics, movies, TV shows, and music, with no holds or waiting lists. Content is available immediately the moment you borrow it, unlike traditional library ebook systems where popular titles often have long queues. Hoopla operates as a library-funded service: patrons access it for free through their library card, while the library itself pays for access and typically sets a monthly borrowing limit per patron. It is available through official iOS and Android apps as well as a browser-based player, and it offers offline downloading of borrowed titles for use without an internet connection.
- Free with unlimited feeds
- AI-driven personalization improves relevance
- Web‑only access eliminates installation hassles
- Email support provides direct assistance
- No holds or waitlists - borrowed titles are available instantly if your library has hoopla.
- Covers a wider range of formats than most library apps, including movies, music, and comics.
- Completely free for patrons whose library participates, with no subscription fee to the end user.
- Offline downloads make it usable for reading or listening without a live connection.
- Limited to web browsers, no native mobile app
- Advanced analytics may be basic compared to paid competitors
- Customization options are fewer than some enterprise RSS platforms
- Only usable if your local public library or school subscribes to hoopla - it cannot be signed up for directly.
- Libraries typically cap the number of borrows per patron per month, which can limit heavy users.
- Catalog availability and title selection depend on what each library chooses to license, so it varies by library.
