GoSuki vs Shaarli
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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GoSuki
Privacy-first bookmark manager unifying all browsers
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Shaarli
Personal, minimalist link-sharing bookmark app
| Feature | GoSuki | Shaarli |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Bookmarks & Read-It-Later | Bookmarks & Read-It-Later |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Go | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | binary, source | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 536 | ★ 3,888 |
| First released | 2024 | 2013 |
| Replaces | Raindrop.io, Pinboard | Pocket, Delicious |
Why pick each one
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 GoSuki or Shaarli better?
Neither is universally better. Shaarli has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are GoSuki and Shaarli free and open-source?
Yes. GoSuki is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Shaarli under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run GoSuki and Shaarli with Docker?
GoSuki: check the project docs for container support. Shaarli: yes.