Karakeep vs Promnesia
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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Karakeep
Self-hosted bookmark everything app with AI tagging
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Promnesia
Browser extension that turns your history into a memory aid
| Feature | Karakeep | Promnesia |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Bookmarks & Read-It-Later | Bookmarks & Read-It-Later |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | TypeScript | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker | binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 28,164 | ★ 1,889 |
| First released | 2024 | 2019 |
| Replaces | Pocket, Raindrop.io | Pocket, Raindrop.io |
Why pick each one
Choose Promnesia if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Active community (1.9k GitHub stars)
- Written in Python
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Karakeep or Promnesia better?
Karakeep is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Promnesia if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Karakeep and Promnesia free and open-source?
Yes. Karakeep is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Promnesia under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Karakeep and Promnesia with Docker?
Karakeep: yes. Promnesia: check the project docs for container support.