# ArchiveBox vs Evergreen

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | ArchiveBox | Evergreen |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 79/100 ✓ | 51/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 12 in Archiving & Preservation | #4 of 4 in Library Management |
| GitHub stars | 28 896 ✓ | 157 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +307 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 ✓ | 0 |
| Latest release | v0.9.77 · 27 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | MIT | GPL-2.0 |
| Main language | Python | PLpgSQL |

## Which one should you pick?

ArchiveBox scores 79/100 against 51/100 for Evergreen, so it is the safer default.

ArchiveBox ships more often: 9 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Evergreen.

If you want the quickest setup, ArchiveBox is easier to run; Evergreen needs more configuration.

ArchiveBox is growing faster right now (+307 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [ArchiveBox](https://selfhost.directory/project/archivebox) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/archivebox.md)
- [Evergreen](https://selfhost.directory/project/evergreen) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/evergreen.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/archivebox-vs-evergreen