Archivy vs Firefox Account Server
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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Archivy
Self-hosted knowledge repository for bookmarks and notes
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Firefox Account Server
Host your own Firefox accounts server
| Feature | Archivy | Firefox Account Server |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Bookmarks & Read-It-Later | Bookmarks & Read-It-Later |
| License | MIT | MPL-2.0 |
| Language | Python | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,268 | ★ 682 |
| First released | 2020 | 2025 |
| Replaces | Pocket, Evernote | — |
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 Firefox Account Server if…
- Released under the MPL-2.0 license
- Written in TypeScript
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Archivy or Firefox Account Server 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 Firefox Account Server free and open-source?
Yes. Archivy is licensed under MIT and Firefox Account Server under MPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Archivy and Firefox Account Server with Docker?
Archivy: yes. Firefox Account Server: check the project docs for container support.