Archivy vs Readeck
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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Readeck
Save and read web content in a personal library
| Feature | Archivy | Readeck |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,268 | ★ 1,100 |
| First released | 2020 | 2023 |
| 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
Frequently asked questions
Is Archivy or Readeck better?
Neither is universally better. Archivy has the larger community, while Readeck is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Archivy and Readeck free and open-source?
Yes. Archivy is licensed under MIT and Readeck under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Archivy and Readeck with Docker?
Archivy: yes. Readeck: yes.