Shaarli vs Zimit
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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Shaarli
Personal, minimalist link-sharing bookmark app
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Zimit
Captures websites into offline-readable ZIM archives
| Feature | Shaarli | Zimit |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Bookmarks & Read-It-Later | E-books & Media Library |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,888 | ★ 827 |
| First released | 2013 | 2021 |
| Replaces | Pocket, Delicious | Pocket, web archiving services |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Shaarli or Zimit better?
Shaarli is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Zimit if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Shaarli and Zimit free and open-source?
Yes. Shaarli is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Zimit under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Shaarli and Zimit with Docker?
Shaarli: yes. Zimit: yes.