Readeck vs Omnivore
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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Readeck
Save and read web content in a personal library
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Omnivore
Read-it-later app with highlights and newsletter support
| Feature | Readeck | Omnivore |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Bookmarks & Read-It-Later | Bookmarks & Read-It-Later |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Go | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,100 | ★ 16,211 |
| First released | 2023 | 2022 |
| Replaces | Pocket, Instapaper | Pocket, Instapaper |
Why pick each one
Choose Omnivore if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 16.2k GitHub stars
- Written in TypeScript
Frequently asked questions
Is Readeck or Omnivore better?
Neither is universally better. Omnivore has the larger community, while Readeck is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Readeck and Omnivore free and open-source?
Yes. Readeck is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Omnivore under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Readeck and Omnivore with Docker?
Readeck: yes. Omnivore: yes.