Google Reader vs RoboTask

Google Reader

Description: Google Reader was a popular RSS/Atom feed aggregator developed by Google. It allowed users to subscribe to feeds and view updates from blogs, news sites, and other web content in one interface. Google Reader shut down in 2013.

Type: software

Pricing: Free

RoboTask

Description: RoboTask is an automation tool that allows you to create workflows and macros to automate repetitive tasks on your computer. It features a drag and drop interface to easily connect triggers, actions, and flow control without coding.

Type: software

Google Reader Features

• Ability to subscribe to RSS and Atom feeds
• Aggregated feeds into a single interface
• Offline reading mode
• Sharing of feeds and articles
• Tagging and starring articles
• Mobile apps

RoboTask Features

• Drag and drop interface for building workflows
• Record and replay macros
• Schedule workflows to run at specific times/intervals
• Variety of triggers like file changes, email receipt etc
• Large library of actions like launching apps, sending emails, file operations etc
• Supports variables, conditions and loops for logic
• Integrates with other apps and web services
• Cross-platform - works on Windows, Mac and Linux

Google Reader

• Free

RoboTask

• Not listed