Pocket Alternatives for Linux

Pocket is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux 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 18 are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Pocket are Raindrop.io, ArchiveBox, Shiori Bookmark Manager and SemanticScuttle.

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Pocket alternatives are mainly Bookmark Managers but may also be Read It Later Tools or Screenshot Capture Tools.  Other popular filters includes Open Source + Bookmark Manager and Open Source + Read It Later. Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Pocket.
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Pocket alternatives page was last updated Oct 12, 2024
  1. wallabag icon
     269 likes

    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...

    78 wallabag alternatives
    wallabag screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Platforms

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

    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
    wallabag iconPocket Icon

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    Comments about wallabag as an Alternative to Pocket
     
       
    John Fastman

    Wallabag is open-source (more trustworthy).

    Top positive commentDec 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 commentDec 15, 2021
    4
    Noah Sean

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

    Negative commentSep 8, 2022
    -3
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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
     442 likes

    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...

    165 Raindrop.io alternatives
    Raindrop.io interface with dark theme selected

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    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

    Top Raindrop.io Features

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

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    Comments about Raindrop.io as an Alternative to Pocket
     
       
    orangePlane

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

    Negative commentNov 25, 2021
    0
    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 commentAug 28, 2017
    5
    Guest

    Saving and organicing links and articles is the same function

    Positive commentJul 5, 2016
    3
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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
  3. ArchiveBox icon
     70 likes

    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.

    58 ArchiveBox alternatives
    ArchiveBox screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Network Tools
    2.  Website screenshots
    ArchiveBox iconPocket Icon

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  4. Shiori Bookmark Manager icon
     15 likes

    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.

    32 Shiori Bookmark Manager alternatives
    Shiori Bookmark Manager screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Go (Programming Language)

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Bookmarking
    2.  Web-Based
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Portable
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Bookmarks
    Shiori Bookmark Manager iconPocket Icon

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    vb078

    Love it

    • lightweight (fast with Go)
    • very similar to Wallabag / Pocket
    • easy to install on server (self-hosting)
    • multi accounts easy managing
    • public links
    • archives
    Positive commentDec 26, 2022
    0
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    Shiori Bookmark Manager icon
    • Shiori Bookmark Manager is Free and Open SourcePocket is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Shiori Bookmark Manager is Privacy focusedPocket is not according to our users
  5. SemanticScuttle icon
     47 likes

    SemanticScuttle is a self-hosted and web-based social bookmarking tool experimenting with new features like structured tags and collaborative descriptions of tags. Originally a fork of .

    52 SemanticScuttle alternatives
    Main page showing the structured tags on the right

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Firefox

    SemanticScuttle Features

    1.  Web-Based
    Discontinued

    The project is no longer developed. Last version, 0.98.5, released in March 2013, can be still downloaded from SourceForge.

    SemanticScuttle iconPocket Icon

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  6. memosnag icon
     20 likes

    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...

    20 memosnag alternatives
    memosnag screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    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

    memosnag iconPocket Icon

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  7. Email This icon
     20 likes

    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.

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

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    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

    Email This VS Pocket

    Is Email This a good alternative to Pocket?
     
    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 commentApr 1, 2022
    0
    Guest

    Works on all devices. Very easy to use.

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

    • Email This is Freemium and ProprietaryPocket is also Freemium and Proprietary
  8. HamsterBase icon
     1 like

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

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

    8 HamsterBase alternatives
    HamsterBase screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted

    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

    HamsterBase VS Pocket

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  9. LARDER icon
     10 likes

    Larder is for bookmarking things on the web you'll need again. It's perfect for curating lists of libraries, tools, and reference material. Trial everything for 14 days, buy a paid account if it fits your workflow. It's honestly really good.

    88 LARDER alternatives
    LARDER screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Opera
    • Firefox

    LARDER Features

    1.  Bookmarking
    LARDER iconPocket Icon

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