Promnesia vs TagSpaces
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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Promnesia
Browser extension that turns your history into a memory aid
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TagSpaces
Offline file organizer and bookmark manager with tags
| Feature | Promnesia | TagSpaces |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Bookmarks & Read-It-Later | Bookmarks & Read-It-Later |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | binary, source | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,889 | ★ 5,224 |
| First released | 2019 | 2014 |
| Replaces | Pocket, Raindrop.io | Evernote, 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 Promnesia or TagSpaces better?
TagSpaces is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Promnesia if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Promnesia and TagSpaces free and open-source?
Yes. Promnesia is licensed under MIT and TagSpaces under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Promnesia and TagSpaces with Docker?
Promnesia: check the project docs for container support. TagSpaces: yes.