Readeck

Self-Hosted

Open-source bookmark manager with read-it-later and full content archiving

Overview

Readeck is a self-hosted bookmark manager designed to organize, save, and read web content offline. It lets users capture links, archive full pages (text, images, PDFs), tag items for quick search, and sync across devices via its API. Deployable via Docker or manual Linux setup, it prioritizes data control and privacy. Ideal for users tired of proprietary tools like Pocket, it offers robust archiving and no subscription fees.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  readeck:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: readeck
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Full-page content archiving (permanent offline access)
Tag-based organization and advanced search
Cross-device sync via REST API

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Readeck hard to install?

Readeck is easy to install with Docker (official image available) or manual Linux setup. It needs basic server knowledge (Docker/web server config) but includes detailed docs to guide users through deployment.

? Is it a good alternative to Pocket?

Yes—Readeck offers read-it-later features plus full content archiving (Pocket’s free tier limits archiving). Unlike Pocket, it’s self-hosted, so you control your data without subscription costs.

? Is Readeck completely free?

Yes—Readeck is open-source (AGPL license) with no paid tiers. All features are free, though you’ll cover hosting costs if self-hosting.

Top Alternatives

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Tool Info

Pricing Open Source

Category Bookmarks and Link Sharing

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Privacy-focused (self-hosted data control)
⊕ Comprehensive archiving (no limited free-tier restrictions)

Cons

⊖ Requires self-hosting (server or Docker setup)
⊖ No native mobile apps (responsive web interface only)