Pocket AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Read It Later Tools for Linux

Pocket is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux Read It Later Tool alternative is wallabag, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Pocket and 11 are Read It Later Tools available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux Read It Later Tool alternatives to Pocket are Raindrop.io, memosnag, Email This and HamsterBase.

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  1. wallabag icon
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    wallabag

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    wallabag has many of the features that Pocket has and is a great and totally free alternative. The reading experience is clean and free from distractions. What makes it even more attractive is the fact that it’s open source and can be self-hosted, which makes it a good solution if you value privacy. If you n...

    84 wallabag alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
    • Cloudron
    • Opera
    • Firefox
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Offline Reading
    2.  Full-Text Search
    3.  Bookmark Organization
    4.  Server-side
    5.  Tagging
    6.  Text to Speech
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Cloud Sync
    10. PayPal icon  Paypal integration
    11. Pocket icon  Pocket integration
    12.  Export to EPUB
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    Comments about wallabag as an Alternative to Pocket
     
       
    John Fastman

    Wallabag is open-source (more trustworthy).

    Top positive comment •Dec 20, 2016
    23
    intp

    Wallabag might be a nice alternative for those looking to self-host their own data, but for most this will not be a realistic option, and thus, the cloud component will not be free.

    Top negative comment •Dec 15, 2021
    4
    Noah Sean

    No way to use a free cloud service makes it completely useless.

    Negative comment •Sep 8, 2022
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    • Almost everyone thinks wallabag is a great Pocket alternative.

    • wallabag is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & iPhone alternative to Pocket.

    • wallabag is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Pocket.

    • wallabag is Freemium and Open SourcePocket is Freemium and Proprietary
    • wallabag is Privacy focusedPocket is not according to our users
  2. Raindrop.io icon
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    Raindrop.io

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    Raindrop.io is a solution that is very similar to Pocket when it comes to features, ease of use, and organization. The user interface is modern, clean, and customizable with themes. Unlike Pocket, you can collaborate with your friends or coworkers to edit and read the same content saved from the web. There i...

    171 Raindrop.io alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Vivaldi
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Yandex Browser
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    Top Raindrop.io Features

    1.  Visual bookmarks
    2.  Tag based
    3.  Saving bookmarks
    4.  Bookmarks
    5.  Cross-Platform
    6.  Bookmarking
    7.  Full-Text Search
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Advanced searching
    10.  Cloud Sync
    11.  Ad-free
    12.  Web Clipper
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    Guest

    You can edit the titles and description. This is a feature that Pocket seems reluctant/unwilling to add, and their suggested workaround is in a word, DUMB..

    Positive comment •Aug 28, 2017
    6
    orangePlane

    This is bookmark manager. You can't read and highlight the articles inside the app.

    Negative comment •Nov 25, 2021
    0
    Guest

    Saving and organicing links and articles is the same function

    Positive comment •Jul 5, 2016
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    • Most users think Raindrop.io is a great Pocket alternative.

    • Raindrop.io is the most popular Mac & SaaS alternative to Pocket.

    • Raindrop.io is Freemium and Open SourcePocket is Freemium and Proprietary
  4. memosnag icon
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    memosnag

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    memosnag is a social bookmarking application for desktop and mobile that lets you seamlessly capture, organize and share everything online, so that you never miss a thing. Not only memosnag makes it easy to save, organize and share the content you like or need, it also gives you...

    21 memosnag alternatives
    memosnag screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    memosnag screenshot 1
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    +1
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    memosnag Features

    1.  Bookmarking
    2.  Bookmarks
    3.  Capture Video
    4.  Image Sharing
    5. Pocket icon  Pocket integration
    Discontinued

    last iOS update was 5 years ago, also does not look right on iPhone 12 Pro with iOS 16

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  5. Email This icon
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    Email This

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    Send web pages and articles to your email inbox.

    EmailThis removes ads & distractions from web pages and sends you a beautifully formatted email with just the text and images.

    59 Email This alternatives
    Add our bookmarklet to your browser's Bookmarks Bar.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Save web pages to your email.

    Email This Features

    1.  Offline Reading
    2.  Save web page for offline use
    3.  Email automation
    4.  No installation
    5.  Bookmarks
    6. Pocket icon  Pocket integration
    7.  Bookmarking
    Discontinued

    Not updated since August 2021.

    Email This iconPocket Icon

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    Comments about Email This as an Alternative to Pocket
     
    intp

    No needless apps to install, no Big Tech surveillance concerns--simply saves pages for later viewing as emails. Simplicity at its finest.

    Positive comment •Apr 1, 2022
    0
    Guest

    Works on all devices. Very easy to use.

    Positive comment •Oct 29, 2018
    1
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    • Almost everyone thinks Email This is a great Pocket alternative.

    • Email This is Freemium and ProprietaryPocket is also Freemium and Proprietary
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    HamsterBase

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    hamsterBase is a local-first,privacy first knowledge collector.

    Local first: all features available offline Privacy first: No data is collected.

    9 HamsterBase alternatives
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    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    HamsterBase screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Full-Text Search
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Web Clipper
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Cloud Sync
    HamsterBase iconPocket Icon

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  7. Browse Later icon
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    Browse Later

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

    24 Browse Later alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Firefox

    Browse Later Features

    1.  Save web page for offline use
    Discontinued

    The last update is from September 2019.

    Browse Later iconPocket Icon

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  9. Lasso bookmarking service icon
    Lasso bookmarking service icon

    Lasso bookmarking service

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    Lasso is an online bookmarking service that is optimized for collecting online resources as individual or part of a team. Lasso is also valuable when you want to publish collections to customers and/or followers.

    20 Lasso bookmarking service alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPad

    Lasso bookmarking service Features

    1.  Bookmarking
    2.  Bookmarks
    Lasso bookmarking service iconPocket Icon

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    jasperling

    Lasso makes it easy to share my collections of links with co-workers. It also lets me publish collections and share them on social media.

    Positive comment •Dec 28, 2018
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    • Lasso bookmarking service is Freemium and ProprietaryPocket is also Freemium and Proprietary
  10. Frigoligo icon
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    Frigoligo

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

    52 Frigoligo alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Save Articles
    5. wallabag icon  Wallabag integration
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  11. Save-as-ebook icon
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    Save-as-ebook

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    save-as-ebook - Save a web page/selection as an eBook (.epub format) - a Chrome/Firefox/Opera Web Extension

    22 Save-as-ebook alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Firefox

    Save-as-ebook Features

    1.  Offline Reading
    2.  Save web page for offline use
    3.  Export to EPUB
    Save-as-ebook screenshot 1
    Save-as-ebook iconPocket Icon

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