Keeping up with global affairs without drowning in daily headlines is the job The Economist handles best. Its reporting gives politics, business, economics, science and culture a clear international frame.
The Economist included for comparison — click any alternative to jump to its full breakdown below.
| Alternative | Pricing | License | Built for | Founded | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Economist Current | $0.00Paid | Proprietary | Small Business Enterprise | — | The one you're replacing |
| Reuters | $0.00Freemium | Proprietary | Small Business Enterprise | — | Factual global business news |
| BBC News | $0.00Free | Proprietary | Education Communities | 1997 | Broad international news coverage |
| Euronews | $0.00Free | Proprietary | Education Everyday Users | 1993 | Multilingual European perspectives |
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Reuters delivers global news, business reporting, and market coverage across the web and mobile apps. It is particularly good at fast, factual accounts of developing events without heavy editorial commentary.
Keeping up with major events from one recognizable outlet is the job BBC News handles well. Its site and apps pair a wide editorial agenda with a measured presentation that is easy to scan throughout the day.
Euronews is a digital and television news service covering Europe and major world events. It is especially useful for comparing the day’s agenda across several language editions and jumping quickly into live video.
The Economist has some interesting analysis, but I don't always have time for such long articles. I've been looking for something with the same depth but a quicker read. Bloomberg and Financial Times seem worth comparing.