ArchiveBox vs Shiori
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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Shiori
Simple bookmark manager built with Go
| Feature | ArchiveBox | Shiori |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Bookmarks & Read-It-Later | Bookmarks & Read-It-Later |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Python | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 28,079 | ★ 11,574 |
| First released | 2017 | 2017 |
| Replaces | Pocket, Raindrop.io |
Why pick each one
Choose ArchiveBox if…
- Thorough page preservation
- Imports from many sources
- Open formats
Choose Shiori if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 11.6k GitHub stars
Frequently asked questions
Is ArchiveBox or Shiori better?
Neither is universally better. ArchiveBox has the larger community, while Shiori is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are ArchiveBox and Shiori free and open-source?
Yes. ArchiveBox is licensed under MIT and Shiori under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run ArchiveBox and Shiori with Docker?
ArchiveBox: yes. Shiori: yes.