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Open Source Pocket Alternatives

The best open source alternative to Pocket is wallabag. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Pocket and many of them is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to Pocket are Raindrop.io, ArchiveBox, LinkAce and Shiori Bookmark Manager.

Pocket alternatives are mainly Bookmark Managers but may also be Read It Later Tools or Social Bookmarking Tools. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Pocket.
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    wallabag

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    50 alternatives to wallabag 

    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 need hosting, wallabag offers a competitive price for only €9 per year. With migration tools for Pocket, Instapaper, and more, existing users of those services can switch quickly to wallabag. There are apps and plugins for many operating systems, RSS readers, and browsers, but their quality is not always equal. There’s an API so developers can build their own apps or get involved in the open source project.

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    1.  Full-Text Searchwallabag lets you search for specific words or phrases from inside a document or database.
    2.  Works Offlinewallabag can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
    3.  Dark Modewallabag supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
    4.  Privacy focusedwallabag is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
    5.  Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
    6.  Text to Speechwallabag allows you to transform written text into spoken text.
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    wallabag vs Pocket opinions
    Almost everyone thinks wallabag is a great alternative to Pocket.
    JohnFastman

    Wallabag is open-source (more trustworthy).

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    sondrak

    Does everything Pocket does, and is self-hosted

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    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.

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    not_me

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

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    vaz__ar

    No way to display the tags on the main view, Android and iOS apps lacking in functionalities

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    weekendwarrior

    Open source, can be self hosted. Pocket sells your data to make profit.

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    androtuna

    Wallabag is more useful than pocket and open source.

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    Raindrop.io

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    137 alternatives to Raindrop.io 

    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 is a free version that has all the basic features most people need, but the Pro plan offers a lot of additional pro features like full-text search, Dropbox backup, permanent library, priority support, and a duplicate links finder tool. It has clients for most browsers, iOS, Android, Windows, Mac, and a web version. Unfortunately, like Pocket and most alternatives to it, there is no Linux version.

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    1.  Full-Text SearchRaindrop.io lets you search for specific words or phrases from inside a document or database.
    2.  Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in Raindrop.io simultaneously.
    3.  Dark ModeRaindrop.io supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
    4.  IFTTT IntegrationYou can connect different services to automatically trigger actions within Raindrop.io using IFTTT.
    5.  File TaggingRaindrop.io can organize and highlight your files with tags and labels.
    6.  Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
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    Raindrop.io vs Pocket opinions
    Most users think Raindrop.io is a great alternative to Pocket.
    orangePlane

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

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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..

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    Guest

    Saving and organicing links and articles is the same function

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    ArchiveBox

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    45 alternatives to ArchiveBox 

    Because modern websites are complicated and often rely on dynamic content, ArchiveBox archives the sites in several different formats beyond what public archiving services like Archive.org and Archive.is are capable of saving.

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    LinkAce

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    93 alternatives to LinkAce 

    LinkAce is meant to provide a long-term archive of links to websites, media files or anything else which has a valid URL. Store interesting articles, neat web tools or libraries you may use sometime in the future.

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    1.  Dark ModeLinkAce supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
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  6. Shiori Bookmark Manager icon

    Shiori Bookmark Manager

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    • Go (Programming Language)
    16 alternatives to Shiori Bookmark Manager 

    Shiori is a simple bookmarks manager written in Go language. Intended as a simple clone of Pocket. You can use it as command line application or as web application. This application is distributed as a single binary, which means it can be installed and used easily.

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    1.  Works OfflineShiori Bookmark Manager can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
    2.  Privacy focusedShiori Bookmark Manager is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
    3.  PortableShiori Bookmark Manager can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
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    BibSonomy

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    67 alternatives to BibSonomy 

    BibSonomy is a system for sharing bookmarks and lists of literature (BibTex format).

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    1.  Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in BibSonomy simultaneously.
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    Reminiscence

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    18 alternatives to Reminiscence 

    Self-Hosted Bookmark and Archive Manager.

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    1.  Full-Text SearchReminiscence lets you search for specific words or phrases from inside a document or database.
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    WebCrate

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    122 alternatives to WebCrate 

    Group, organize and share links from around the web with WebCrate. It's more than just a bookmarking tool.

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    1.  Ad-freeWebCrate doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
    2.  Dark ModeWebCrate supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
    3.  Privacy focusedWebCrate is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
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    Nextcloud Bookmarks

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    • Nextcloud
    24 alternatives to Nextcloud Bookmarks 

    This app provides you with a web interface for collecting and organizing bookmarks to the places on the web that are precious to you. You can browse and filter your bookmarks via tags and folders and by using the built-in search feature.

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  12. Browse Later icon

    Browse Later

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    20 alternatives to Browse Later 

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

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