Instapaper AlternativesOnly Open Source apps categorised as Read It Later Tools

The best open source Read It Later alternative to Instapaper is wallabag. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Instapaper and many of them are open source Read It Later Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source Read It Later Tool alternatives to Instapaper are Karakeep, Obsidian Web Clipper, Curio and Shiori Android Client.

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  1. wallabag icon
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    Open-source, self-hosted service that extracts article content for comfortable viewing, offers responsive offline access on multiple devices, supports import from popular tools, multilingual options, filters, classification, and downloads in many formats.

    108 wallabag alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Cloudron
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
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  2. Karakeep icon
     91 likes

    Self-hostable, open-source tool for organizing bookmarks, notes, and images with automatic AI tagging, full-text search, Chrome plugin, web dark mode, and iOS support planned. Fetches titles and descriptions, sorts by lists, and is designed for privacy-focused users.

    100 Karakeep alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Docker
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
  3. Obsidian Web Clipper saves web content into your personal vault, ensuring offline access. Use customizable templates, smart triggers, and select page content to clip. Preserves data in Markdown, providing a secure, private, and durable format for organizing linked notes.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
  4. Curio icon
     29 likes

    Capture web links and newsletters, organize articles with tags, notes, and highlights, search a personal library, and read clean text online or offline in a focused Markdown viewer. Planned features include AI summaries, PDF extraction, and mobile apps.

    73 Curio alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Docker
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  5. Shiori is an innovative bookmark management application that revolutionizes the way users save, organize, and access their favorite web pages. Built upon the robust Shiori platform, Shiori offers a seamless experience across all devices.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  6. Otter is a self-hosted bookmark manager built with Next.js and Supabase, featuring Mastodon integration. It offers private bookmarking with search, tagging, and filtering capabilities, dark/light colour modes, and a Raycast extension for easy bookmark management.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  7. Linkora icon
     9 likes

    Linkora is your straightforward solution for organizing links on Android. Whether you’re saving a single link or categorizing them into folders, Linkora simplifies the process.

    55 Linkora alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  8. Faved icon
     5 likes

    Free open-source bookmark manager with customisable nested tags. Superfast and lightweight. All data is stored locally and secure.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
     
  9. Browse Later icon
     16 likes

    Browse later is a Firefox add-on using WebExtensions that let you save the current tab to read it at a later stage.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Firefox
     
  10. Frigoligo icon
     3 likes

    Frigoligo is a wallabag client crafted using Flutter. Its core philosophy is to prioritize pragmatism and adhere to best practices when it makes sense.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Windows
     
  11. Ulry icon
     3 likes

    Ulry is a powerful link archiver that allows you to save and organize your favorite links and URLs in one convenient place. With Ulry, you can easily access your saved links and browse them with visually appealing images, descriptions, and titles.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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