ArchiveBox vs Readeck
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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Readeck
Save and read web content in a personal library
| Feature | ArchiveBox | Readeck |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 28,079 | ★ 1,100 |
| First released | 2017 | 2023 |
| Replaces | Pocket, Instapaper |
Why pick each one
Choose ArchiveBox if…
- Thorough page preservation
- Imports from many sources
- Open formats
Frequently asked questions
Is ArchiveBox or Readeck better?
Neither is universally better. ArchiveBox has the larger community, while Readeck is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are ArchiveBox and Readeck free and open-source?
Yes. ArchiveBox is licensed under MIT and Readeck under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run ArchiveBox and Readeck with Docker?
ArchiveBox: yes. Readeck: yes.