Buku vs Floccus
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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Buku
Command-line bookmark manager with tags
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Floccus
Sync your browser bookmarks across browsers and devices
| Feature | Buku | Floccus |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Bookmarks & Read-It-Later | Bookmarks & Read-It-Later |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MPL-2.0 |
| Language | Python | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, binary | source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 7,177 | ★ 8,322 |
| First released | 2015 | 2015 |
| Replaces | Delicious | Raindrop.io, Chrome Sync |
Why pick each one
Choose Floccus if…
- Released under the MPL-2.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Mature project with 8.3k GitHub stars
- Written in JavaScript
Frequently asked questions
Is Buku or Floccus better?
Neither is universally better. Floccus has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Buku and Floccus free and open-source?
Yes. Buku is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Floccus under MPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Buku and Floccus with Docker?
Buku: check the project docs for container support. Floccus: check the project docs for container support.