ArchiveBox vs NewsBlur
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — 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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NewsBlur
Personal news reader with training and sharing
| Feature | ArchiveBox | NewsBlur |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Bookmarks & Read-It-Later | RSS & News Readers |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Python | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 28,079 | ★ 7,577 |
| First released | 2017 | 2009 |
| Replaces | Feedly, Google Reader |
Why pick each one
Choose ArchiveBox if…
- Thorough page preservation
- Imports from many sources
- Open formats
Frequently asked questions
Is ArchiveBox or NewsBlur better?
ArchiveBox is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider NewsBlur if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are ArchiveBox and NewsBlur free and open-source?
Yes. ArchiveBox is licensed under MIT and NewsBlur under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run ArchiveBox and NewsBlur with Docker?
ArchiveBox: yes. NewsBlur: yes.