Omnivore vs Shiori
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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Omnivore
Read-it-later app with highlights and newsletter support
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Shiori
Simple bookmark manager built with Go
| Feature | Omnivore | Shiori |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Bookmarks & Read-It-Later | Bookmarks & Read-It-Later |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | TypeScript | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 16,211 | ★ 11,574 |
| First released | 2022 | 2017 |
| Replaces | Pocket, Instapaper | Pocket, Raindrop.io |
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
Choose Shiori if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 11.6k GitHub stars
Frequently asked questions
Is Omnivore or Shiori better?
Neither is universally better. Omnivore has the larger community, while Shiori is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Omnivore and Shiori free and open-source?
Yes. Omnivore is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Shiori under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Omnivore and Shiori with Docker?
Omnivore: yes. Shiori: yes.