ArchiveBox vs Omnivore
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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Omnivore
Read-it-later app with highlights and newsletter support
| Feature | ArchiveBox | Omnivore |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Bookmarks & Read-It-Later | Bookmarks & Read-It-Later |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 28,079 | ★ 16,211 |
| First released | 2017 | 2022 |
| Replaces | Pocket, Instapaper |
Why pick each one
Choose ArchiveBox if…
- Thorough page preservation
- Imports from many sources
- Open formats
Choose Omnivore if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 16.2k GitHub stars
- Written in TypeScript
Frequently asked questions
Is ArchiveBox or Omnivore better?
ArchiveBox is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Omnivore if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are ArchiveBox and Omnivore free and open-source?
Yes. ArchiveBox is licensed under MIT and Omnivore under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run ArchiveBox and Omnivore with Docker?
ArchiveBox: yes. Omnivore: yes.