Ranked 2 of 6 in best bookmark managers
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.
Best for Self-hosted saving with AI tags and full-page archives
About Karakeep
Karakeep saves links, notes, images and PDFs, and it fetches titles and descriptions automatically. Full-text search covers everything saved, and semantic search finds items by meaning. OCR makes text in images and screenshots searchable.
Self-hosting is free under AGPL-3.0. The project also offers a free plan and a Pro plan at $4 per month or $40 per year for hosted use, which includes AI tagging and 50GB of storage. AI tagging is a core part of the product, which some users may not want. It works well as both a read-later list and a bookmark archive.
Key features
- AI tagging
- Semantic search
- OCR for screenshots
- Full-page archives
- iOS, Android and browser apps
Strengths
- Open source under AGPL-3.0
- Semantic search and OCR for images
- Apps for iOS and Android
Limits
- AI tagging is central, which some users may not want
- Self-hosting needs a server
Where Karakeep ranks
| List | Rank | Score | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Bookmark managers | 2 of 6 | 90.0 | Self-hosted saving with AI tags and full-page archives |
| Best Read-it-later apps | 5 of 6 | 82.0 | Self-hosted saving with AI tags and search |
Alternatives to Karakeep
All 9 alternatives
Raindrop.ioAlso runs on Windows, macOS.
InstapaperRead-later service with a free plan and Kindle and Kobo support
MatterRead-later app that combines newsletters, RSS and podcast transcripts
LinkwardenSelf-hosted collaborative bookmark manager with full-page archives
Readwise ReaderRead-later app with highlights, RSS and PDF reading
PinboardSimple, ad-free bookmark service with a yearly fee
Questions about Karakeep
- Is Karakeep free?
- Karakeep can be used without paying: Free to self-host; Pro cloud plan is $4 per month or $40 per year. Check the vendor’s pricing page for current limits.
- Is Karakeep open source?
- Yes. Karakeep publishes its source code under the AGPL-3.0 license.
- Which platforms does Karakeep support?
- Karakeep is available on: Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension, Self-hosted.
- What is Karakeep best for?
- Self-hosted saving with AI tags and full-page archives. In our ranking of bookmark managers it is number 2 of 6 with a score of 90.0.
- What are the best alternatives to Karakeep?
- The highest-ranked alternatives on listme.name are Raindrop.io, Instapaper, Matter, Linkwarden.