Archivy vs GoSuki
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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GoSuki
Privacy-first bookmark manager unifying all browsers
| Feature | Archivy | GoSuki |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Bookmarks & Read-It-Later | Bookmarks & Read-It-Later |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,268 | ★ 536 |
| First released | 2020 | 2024 |
| Replaces | Pocket, Evernote | Raindrop.io, Pinboard |
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 GoSuki if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Written in Go
- Tiny footprint — runs in 64 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Archivy or GoSuki better?
Neither is universally better. Archivy has the larger community, while GoSuki is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Archivy and GoSuki free and open-source?
Yes. Archivy is licensed under MIT and GoSuki under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Archivy and GoSuki with Docker?
Archivy: yes. GoSuki: check the project docs for container support.