ArchiveBox vs GoSuki
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted bookmarks & read-it-later options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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ArchiveBox
Self-hosted web archiving from bookmarks and feeds
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GoSuki
Privacy-first bookmark manager unifying all browsers
| Feature | ArchiveBox | GoSuki |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Bookmarks & Read-It-Later | Bookmarks & Read-It-Later |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 28,079 | ★ 536 |
| First released | 2017 | 2024 |
| Replaces | Raindrop.io, Pinboard |
Why pick each one
Choose ArchiveBox if…
- Thorough page preservation
- Imports from many sources
- Open formats
Choose GoSuki if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Written in Go
- Tiny footprint — runs in 64 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is ArchiveBox or GoSuki better?
Neither is universally better. ArchiveBox has the larger community, while GoSuki is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are ArchiveBox and GoSuki free and open-source?
Yes. ArchiveBox is licensed under MIT and GoSuki under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run ArchiveBox and GoSuki with Docker?
ArchiveBox: yes. GoSuki: check the project docs for container support.