Karakeep 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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Karakeep
Self-hosted bookmark everything app with AI tagging
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Shaarli
Personal, minimalist link-sharing bookmark app
| Feature | Karakeep | Shaarli |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Bookmarks & Read-It-Later | Bookmarks & Read-It-Later |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 28,164 | ★ 3,888 |
| First released | 2024 | 2013 |
| Replaces | Pocket, Raindrop.io | Pocket, Delicious |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Karakeep or Shaarli better?
Neither is universally better. Karakeep has the larger community, while Shaarli is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Karakeep and Shaarli free and open-source?
Yes. Karakeep is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Shaarli under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Karakeep and Shaarli with Docker?
Karakeep: yes. Shaarli: yes.