Self-hostable open-source Pocket alternatives
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Among 3 self-hostable open-source Pocket alternatives tracked here, Karakeep currently leads on the Self-Host Health Score (95/100, 26k★, last commit 5d ago). For a Raspberry Pi or a low-RAM VPS, Linkding is the lightest at a documented ~256 MB (SQLite). 3 of them publish official ARM64 images (Raspberry Pi / Apple Silicon). 1 offer a one-click deploy (e.g. PikaPods).
| Tool | Health | Stars | Database | Min RAM | ARM/Pi | One-click | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karakeep
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Bookmark-everything app with AI tagging (formerly Hoarder). |
95 Thriving |
26k★ TypeScript |
SQLite | 2048 MB | ✓ ● | PikaPods ↗ | 5d ago AGPL-3.0 |
| Linkding
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Minimal, fast self-hosted bookmark manager. |
85 Thriving |
11k★ Python |
SQLite | 256 MB | ✓ ● | — | 2mo ago MIT |
| Wallabag
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Self-hosted read-it-later with clean article extraction. |
85 Thriving |
13k★ PHP |
MariaDB | 512 MB | ✓ ● | — | 1d ago MIT |
FAQ
What is the best self-hostable Pocket alternative?
By the live Self-Host Health Score, Karakeep ranks highest (95/100).
Which open-source Pocket alternatives run on a Raspberry Pi?
Those publishing official ARM64 images: Karakeep, Linkding, Wallabag.
Which is the lightest on RAM?
Linkding, at about 256 MB.