Choose Karakeep if you want
Self-hosted saving with AI tags and full-page archives.
An open-source AGPL-3.0 app that saves links, notes and images with AI tagging, OCR and apps for iOS and Android. Self-hosting is free, and the Pro cloud plan costs $4 per month.
Choose Shaarli if you want
File-based, self-hosted link sharing.
A minimal self-hosted link list that stores data in files without a database, under the zlib/libpng license. It has the smallest feature set here and needs a web server to run.
The main differences
- Only Karakeep runs on iOS.
- Only Karakeep runs on Android.
Side by side
 Karakeep |  Shaarli | |
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| Score | 90.0 | 76.0 |
| Rank in list | #2 of 6 | #6 of 6 |
| Price | Free and open sourceFree to self-host; Pro cloud plan is $4 per month or $40 per year | Free and open sourceFree software to host yourself under the zlib/libpng license |
| Free to use | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Platforms | WebiOSAndroidBrowser extensionSelf-hostedWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension, Self-hosted | WebSelf-hostedWeb, Self-hosted |
| Made by | Not stated | Sébastien Sauvage |
| Self-hosted option | Yes | Yes |
| Best for | Self-hosted saving with AI tags and full-page archives | File-based, self-hosted link sharing |
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| Links | Visit site | Visit site |
Questions about Karakeep vs Shaarli
- Is Karakeep better than Shaarli?
- Karakeep ranks higher in our list of bookmark managers (#2 against #6, score 90.0 against 76.0). Karakeep is best for: self-hosted saving with AI tags and full-page archives. Shaarli is best for: file-based, self-hosted link sharing.
- Which is cheaper, Karakeep or Shaarli?
- Karakeep: Free to self-host; Pro cloud plan is $4 per month or $40 per year. Shaarli: Free software to host yourself under the zlib/libpng license.
- Do Karakeep and Shaarli run on the same platforms?
- Karakeep supports Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension, Self-hosted. Shaarli supports Web, Self-hosted.