ArchiveBox vs Servas
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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Servas
Self-hosted bookmark and note management tool
| Feature | ArchiveBox | Servas |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Bookmarks & Read-It-Later | Bookmarks & Read-It-Later |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | Svelte |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 28,079 | ★ 826 |
| First released | 2017 | 2022 |
| Replaces | Raindrop.io, Pinboard |
Why pick each one
Choose ArchiveBox if…
- Thorough page preservation
- Imports from many sources
- Open formats
Choose Servas if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Svelte
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is ArchiveBox or Servas better?
Neither is universally better. ArchiveBox has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are ArchiveBox and Servas free and open-source?
Yes. ArchiveBox is licensed under MIT and Servas under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run ArchiveBox and Servas with Docker?
ArchiveBox: yes. Servas: yes.