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Best News and Digital Magazine Subscriptions 2026
Facts read 24 Sep 2026 – 11 Oct 2026
Use this guide to compare subscriptions for news and digital magazines, with access details gathered in one place.
The standings: top 10
| Name | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Magzter | 5.1 | $74.99 a year | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Mac | 11 Oct 2026 |
| 02 Financial Times | 4.3 | €1 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web | 4 Oct 2026 |
| 03 The Washington Post | 4.3 | €80 a year | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web | 4 Oct 2026 |
| 04 WIRED | 3.7 | $1 a month | — | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web | 5 Oct 2026 |
| 05 The Economist | 3.6 | €139.30 a year | — | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web | 4 Oct 2026 |
| 06 The Asahi Shimbun Digital | 3.5 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web | 5 Oct 2026 |
| 07 The Nation | 3.5 | $24.95 a year | — | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web | 5 Oct 2026 |
| 08 The New Yorker | 3.5 | $5 a month | — | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web | 5 Oct 2026 |
| 09 Bloomberg AIM | 3.4 | — | — | Self-hosted | 27 Sep 2026 |
| 10 Le Monde | 3.4 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web | 4 Oct 2026 |
It is a finder, not a scored ranking. Compare the maker-published fields for price, publication type, bundle, archive access, audio, advertising, gifts and supported platforms as the page order changes.
02
Financial Times
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb Record4.3 Visit
03
The Washington Post
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb Record4.3 Visit
04
WIRED
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb Record3.7 Visit
05
The Economist
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb Record3.6 Visit
Before you choose
Start with the access model
Look for a no-cost plan, a trial period or the provider's starting paid rate. Financial Times and Le Monde show free-plan options; Magzter shows a seven-day trial.
Paid-from figures use the currency and period shown by the maker, such as Foreign Affairs at $29 per year, Granta at £18 per year or la Repubblica at €12 per year.
Match the platform to your reading
Check each entry's platform details to see whether it runs on web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows or as self-hosted software.
EL PAÍS and Haaretz show support for Android, iOS and web. IEEE Spectrum lists web support.
Check what the subscription includes
Use the publication-type and bundle fields to understand what each offering contains. Archive access can matter when you want older issues or articles.
Audio and ad-free availability appear as their own fields. Read the values shown instead of assuming either feature is included.
Consider gift subscriptions
If you are buying for another reader, check the gift subscription field. Terms can differ from a personal plan, so use the details shown for that entry.
Questions
Do any subscriptions here include a free plan?
Entries on the list include free-plan options; Financial Times and Le Monde are examples.
Are trial periods available before payment?
Some entries provide a trial period, and Magzter specifies seven days.
Which platforms do the listed services support?
The platform options shown are web, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows and self-hosted access. Check the platform field for the entry you are considering.
Which subscription attributes can I compare?
You can compare free-plan status, starting paid price, publication type and bundle, archive access, audio, ad-free access and gift-subscription availability.
Is this a ranked list?
No. It is a finder rather than a scored ranking. Use the listed maker-published details to compare subscriptions.
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