Read-later nono Reminiscence 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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FeatureRead-later nono ReminiscenceShaarli
CategoryBookmarks & Read-It-LaterBookmarks & Read-It-Later
LicenseMITGPL-3.0
LanguageJavaScriptPHP
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM256 MB128 MB
Deploymentdockerdocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 1,848★ 3,888
First released20172013
ReplacesPocket, Raindrop.ioPocket, Delicious

Why pick each one

Choose Read-later nono Reminiscence if…

  • Released under the MIT license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Active community (1.8k GitHub stars)
  • Written in JavaScript
Read-later nono Reminiscence details

Choose Shaarli if…

  • Extremely lightweight
  • Easy to back up
  • Can be public or private
Shaarli details

Frequently asked questions

Is Read-later nono Reminiscence or Shaarli better?

Shaarli is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Read-later nono Reminiscence if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Read-later nono Reminiscence and Shaarli free and open-source?

Yes. Read-later nono Reminiscence is licensed under MIT and Shaarli under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Read-later nono Reminiscence and Shaarli with Docker?

Read-later nono Reminiscence: yes. Shaarli: yes.

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