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wallabag alternatives
wallabag compared with 6 alternatives: Readeck, Instapaper, Karakeep, Linkwarden, Readwise and 1 more.
wallabag has a free plan. Paid plans start at 11 € per year, or 4 € for 3 months (wallabag.it hosted service). 5 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| wallabagThis tool | Free plan · from €11/yr | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Readeck | Free | Free | Web, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Instapaper | Free plan · from $5.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Karakeep | Free plan · from $4/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Linkwarden | Free plan · from $3/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Readwise | Free trial · from $5.59/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Matter | Free plan · from $7.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Browser extension |
How each one differs from wallabag
- Free
Readeck
Open-source, self-hosted read-later and bookmark archive
- Readeck is free. wallabag starts at 11 € per year, or 4 € for 3 months (wallabag.it hosted service).
- Only Readeck lists a macOS app.
- Readeck also covers bookmarks.
Suits: People who want a private read-later archive on their own server
- Free plan · from $5.99/mo
Instapaper
Read-later app that strips articles down to clean text
- Instapaper starts at $5.99 per month, or $59.99 per year. wallabag starts at 11 € per year, or 4 € for 3 months (wallabag.it hosted service).
- Only Instapaper lists a macOS app.
- wallabag is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
Suits: Saving long articles to read later without ads or page clutter
- Free plan · from $4/mo
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). wallabag starts at 11 € per year, or 4 € for 3 months (wallabag.it hosted service).
- Karakeep also covers bookmarks.
Suits: People who keep links, notes, images and PDFs in one collection
- Free plan · from $3/mo
Linkwarden
Open-source bookmark manager that preserves a copy of each page
- Linkwarden starts at $3 per user / month, billed yearly ($4 billed monthly). wallabag starts at 11 € per year, or 4 € for 3 months (wallabag.it hosted service).
- Linkwarden also covers bookmarks.
Suits: Keeping a lasting copy of every page you bookmark
- Free trial · from $5.59/mo
Readwise
Highlight library with a daily review and a read-later app
- Readwise starts at $5.59 per month, billed annually (Readwise Lite). wallabag starts at 11 € per year, or 4 € for 3 months (wallabag.it hosted service).
- 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.
- Readwise also covers rSS reader.
Suits: Kindle and ebook readers who want to see their highlights again
- Free plan · from $7.99/mo
Matter
Read-later app for iPhone, iPad and web with audio playback
- Matter starts at $7.99 per month or $59.99 per year on the US App Store; several prices are listed. wallabag starts at 11 € per year, or 4 € for 3 months (wallabag.it hosted service).
- Only wallabag lists an Android app.
- wallabag is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Matter also covers rSS reader.
Suits: iPhone and iPad readers who want articles and newsletters in one queue
Limits worth knowing in wallabag
- The hosted wallabag.it service has no free plan: after the 14-day trial it costs 4 € for 3 months or 11 € a year, and prices are in euros only.
- During the wallabag.it trial, saving by email, RSS and Atom feeds and imports from other services are switched off.
- Using wallabag at no cost means installing it on your own server and handling backups and upgrades yourself.
- The iOS app went closed source with its own paid features from version 7.6, and the project no longer presents it as the official iOS app.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to wallabag?
The alternatives to wallabag in this directory are Readeck, Instapaper, Karakeep, Linkwarden, Readwise and Matter. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with wallabag.
Is there a free alternative to wallabag?
Yes. Readeck is free to use. Instapaper, Karakeep, Linkwarden and Matter have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which wallabag alternatives work on Windows?
The wallabag listing does not include a Windows app. Readwise lists one.
Which wallabag alternatives work on macOS?
The wallabag listing does not include a macOS app. Readeck, Instapaper and Readwise list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.