Khoj 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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Khoj
Self-hostable AI assistant over your personal notes
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Shaarli
Personal, minimalist link-sharing bookmark app
| Feature | Khoj | Shaarli |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Notes & Knowledge Base | Bookmarks & Read-It-Later |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 36,386 | ★ 3,888 |
| First released | 2021 | 2013 |
| Replaces | Notion AI, Evernote | Pocket, Delicious |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Khoj or Shaarli better?
Neither is universally better. Khoj 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 Khoj and Shaarli free and open-source?
Yes. Khoj is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Shaarli under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Khoj and Shaarli with Docker?
Khoj: yes. Shaarli: yes.