Archivy vs Flatnotes
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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Flatnotes
Self-hosted, database-less note-taking web app
| Feature | Archivy | Flatnotes |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Bookmarks & Read-It-Later | Notes & Knowledge Base |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Python | Vue |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,268 | ★ 3,172 |
| First released | 2020 | 2021 |
| Replaces | Pocket, Evernote | Evernote, Simplenote |
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
Frequently asked questions
Is Archivy or Flatnotes better?
Neither is universally better. Archivy has the larger community, while Flatnotes is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Archivy and Flatnotes free and open-source?
Yes. Archivy is licensed under MIT and Flatnotes under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Archivy and Flatnotes with Docker?
Archivy: yes. Flatnotes: yes.