Keeping up with national headlines and trending stories is fast with USA Today, which delivers short-form news and broad topic coverage.
USA Today included for comparison — click any alternative to jump to its full breakdown below.
| Alternative | Pricing | License | Built for | Founded | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA Today Current | $9.99Freemium | Proprietary | Small Business Enterprise | 1982 | The one you're replacing |
| CNN | $0.00Freemium | Proprietary | Education Communities | 1980 | Breaking national and world news |
| NBC News | $0.00Free | Proprietary | Education Communities | 1940 | Quick U.S. headlines, broad coverage |
| MSN | $0.00Free | Proprietary | Everyday Users Shoppers | 1995 | Customizable news start page for casual readers |
Filter by pricing model or license — every entry is one we’d consider a real replacement.
CNN is a global news website and app covering breaking events, politics, business, culture, and international affairs. It is particularly useful for rapid updates, live blogs, and on-the-ground reporting during major stories.
U.S. news readers reach for NBC News when they want quick national reporting, live coverage, and familiar network correspondents without paying for a subscription.
Casual news readers use MSN when they want headlines, weather, sports and market updates in one place without paying. It is most useful as a quick, customizable start page rather than a focused publication.
Does anyone actually use MSN as their main news source anymore? I can see the appeal of having weather, sports, and headlines together, but I'm curious how its news feed compares with USA Today. Which one feels less cluttered on mobile?