Archivy vs EpubPress
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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Archivy
Self-hosted knowledge repository for bookmarks and notes
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EpubPress
Convert web articles into self-hosted ebooks
| Feature | Archivy | EpubPress |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Bookmarks & Read-It-Later | E-books & Media Library |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Python | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,268 | ★ 337 |
| First released | 2020 | 2015 |
| Replaces | Pocket, Evernote | Pocket, Instapaper |
Why pick each one
Choose Archivy if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (3.3k GitHub stars)
- Written in Python
Choose EpubPress if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in JavaScript
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Archivy or EpubPress better?
Neither is universally better. Archivy has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Archivy and EpubPress free and open-source?
Yes. Archivy is licensed under MIT and EpubPress under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Archivy and EpubPress with Docker?
Archivy: yes. EpubPress: yes.