SHSelfHostIndex

Readeck 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.

Not the right match-up?
RE Readeck Save and read web content in a personal library VS SH Shaarli Personal, minimalist link-sharing bookmark app
FeatureReadeckShaarli
CategoryBookmarks & Read-It-LaterBookmarks & Read-It-Later
LicenseAGPL-3.0GPL-3.0
LanguageGoPHP
Setup difficultyEasyEasy
Min. RAM256 MB128 MB
Deploymentdocker, binarydocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 1,100★ 3,888
First released20232013
ReplacesPocket, InstapaperPocket, Delicious

Why pick each one

Choose Readeck if…

  • Simple and lightweight
  • Nice reading experience
  • Easy to deploy
Readeck details

Choose Shaarli if…

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Readeck or Shaarli better?

Neither is universally better. Shaarli has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.

Are Readeck and Shaarli free and open-source?

Yes. Readeck is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Shaarli under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Readeck and Shaarli with Docker?

Readeck: yes. Shaarli: yes.

Related comparisons