Here are the top 3 alternatives to Scoop.it for content curation, topic research, and social media scheduling:

1. Feedly (Best for Research & AI-powered Curation)

• Why switch: Feedly offers much deeper RSS feed management. Its AI feature ("Leo") learns what you like to filter out noise and find the best articles on niche topics.
• Key features: Organize unlimited sources, highlight key passages, share directly to Buffer/Twitter/LinkedIn, and use "Boards" to save and organize ideas (similar to Scoop.its topics).
• Best for: Bloggers, researchers, and marketers who need to monitor hundreds of sources efficiently.

2. Flipboard (Best for Visual Curation & Magazines)

• Why switch: Flipboard is the closest direct replacement for Scoop.its "magazine" format. Its free, beautiful, and easy to use for building visually appealing collections of articles.
• Key features: Create public/private "Magazines," curate from web or within the app, add notes to each curated item, and embed magazines on your website.
• Best for: Individuals, educators, or small brands who want a free, publication-style look without complex scheduling.

3. Pocket (Best for Personal/Team Save & Share Later)

• Why switch: While not a classic "curation platform," Pocket excels at saving, tagging, and sharing articles across a team. Its "Recommendations" algorithm surfaces popular content in your niches.
• Key features: One-click save from browser or mobile, powerful tag system, "Pocket Premium" for permanent library search, and sharing to social via integrations.
• Best for: Solo curators or teams who want to build a private knowledge base and occasionally share to social media (rather than running a public curation hub).

Verdict:

Need automated filtering from many sources?  Feedly
Want a free, visual, public magazine like classic Scoop.it?  Flipboard
Focused on personal reading & team knowledge?  Pocket