Open source alternatives to Pocket

Save articles and read them later — on your own server, without a subscription and with exports you control. Wallabag is the closest Pocket…

Save articles and read them later — on your own server, without a subscription and with exports you control. Wallabag is the closest Pocket replacement with apps and e-reader sync; Linkding is a fast minimal option; ArchiveBox archives whole pages, not just links.

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ProgramLicenseSelf-hostedLast releaseActivity
Wallabag GPL-3.0 Yes Jun 1, 2026 Oct 2026
linkding MIT Yes Sep 13, 2026 Oct 2026
ArchiveBox MIT Yes Oct 27, 2026 Nov 2026
Wallabag MIT Archiving Android Web v2.6.0 ★ 592 linkding MIT Bookmarks Web v1.47.0 ★ 11,385 ArchiveBox MIT Archiving Web v0.9.77 ★ 28,959

How to choose

Compare the options on what matters for your case: the license (if you run a business, check commercial use), the platforms you already operate, and how actively each project releases. Every program above links to its official project page, release notes and source code.