Buku 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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Buku
Command-line bookmark manager with tags
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Readeck
Save and read web content in a personal library
| Feature | Buku | Readeck |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Bookmarks & Read-It-Later | Bookmarks & Read-It-Later |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, binary | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 7,177 | ★ 1,100 |
| First released | 2015 | 2023 |
| Replaces | Delicious | Pocket, Instapaper |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Buku or Readeck better?
Neither is universally better. Buku has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Buku and Readeck free and open-source?
Yes. Buku is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Readeck under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Buku and Readeck with Docker?
Buku: check the project docs for container support. Readeck: yes.