EpubPress vs Shaarli
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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EpubPress
Convert web articles into self-hosted ebooks
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Shaarli
Personal, minimalist link-sharing bookmark app
| Feature | EpubPress | Shaarli |
|---|---|---|
| Category | E-books & Media Library | Bookmarks & Read-It-Later |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 337 | ★ 3,888 |
| First released | 2015 | 2013 |
| Replaces | Pocket, Instapaper | Pocket, Delicious |
Why pick each one
Choose EpubPress if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in JavaScript
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is EpubPress or Shaarli better?
Shaarli is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider EpubPress if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are EpubPress and Shaarli free and open-source?
Yes. EpubPress is licensed under MIT and Shaarli under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run EpubPress and Shaarli with Docker?
EpubPress: yes. Shaarli: yes.