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Self-hosted alternatives to Readwise

The Readwise listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 9 of the 36 other read-later and bookmark apps in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Readwise is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $5.59 per month, billed annually (Readwise Lite). All of them are free or have a free plan.

9 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Readwise

  1. wallabag

    Open-source read-it-later app you can self-host or use hosted

    • wallabag starts at 11 € per year, or 4 € for 3 months (wallabag.it hosted service). Readwise starts at $5.59 per month, billed annually (Readwise Lite).
    • wallabag has a free plan. Readwise does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Readwise lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • wallabag is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    wallabag vs Readwisewallabag pricing and details

  2. NewsBlur

    Open-source RSS reader with trainable story filters

    • NewsBlur starts at $36 per year (Premium). Readwise starts at $5.59 per month, billed annually (Readwise Lite).
    • NewsBlur has a free plan. Readwise does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Readwise lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Readwise lists a browser extension.
    NewsBlur pricing and details

  3. Karakeep

    Open-source bookmark app that tags saved links, notes and images

    • Karakeep starts at $4 per month, or $40 per year (Pro, Karakeep Cloud). Readwise starts at $5.59 per month, billed annually (Readwise Lite).
    • Karakeep has a free plan. Readwise does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Readwise lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Karakeep is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Karakeep pricing and details

  4. Linkwarden

    Open-source bookmark manager that preserves a copy of each page

    • Linkwarden starts at $3 per user / month, billed yearly ($4 billed monthly). Readwise starts at $5.59 per month, billed annually (Readwise Lite).
    • Linkwarden has a free plan. Readwise does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Readwise lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Linkwarden is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Linkwarden pricing and details

  5. Readeck

    Open-source, self-hosted read-later and bookmark archive

    • Readeck is free. Readwise starts at $5.59 per month, billed annually (Readwise Lite).
    • Readeck has a free plan. Readwise does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Readwise lists a Windows app.
    • Readeck is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Readeck pricing and details

  6. Miniflux

    Minimalist open-source feed reader, self-hosted or hosted

    • Miniflux starts at $15 per year (hosted version). Readwise starts at $5.59 per month, billed annually (Readwise Lite).
    • Miniflux has a free plan. Readwise does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Readwise lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Readwise lists a browser extension.
    Miniflux pricing and details

  7. FreshRSS

    Free, self-hosted RSS and Atom feed aggregator

    • FreshRSS is free. Readwise starts at $5.59 per month, billed annually (Readwise Lite).
    • FreshRSS has a free plan. Readwise does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Readwise lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Readwise lists a browser extension.
    FreshRSS pricing and details

  8. Tiny Tiny RSS

    Free, self-hosted web feed reader with filters and plugins

    • Tiny Tiny RSS is free. Readwise starts at $5.59 per month, billed annually (Readwise Lite).
    • Tiny Tiny RSS has a free plan. Readwise does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Readwise lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Readwise lists a browser extension.
    Tiny Tiny RSS pricing and details

  9. linkding

    Minimal, self-hosted bookmark manager with tags and archiving

    • linkding is free. Readwise starts at $5.59 per month, billed annually (Readwise Lite).
    • linkding has a free plan. Readwise does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Readwise lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • linkding is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    linkding pricing and details

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to Readwise?

Yes. wallabag, NewsBlur, Karakeep, Linkwarden, Readeck, Miniflux, FreshRSS, Tiny Tiny RSS and 1 more can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Can Readwise be self-hosted?

The Readwise listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Readwise: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.