# ArchiveBox vs karakeep-sync

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

| | ArchiveBox | karakeep-sync |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 79/100 ✓ | 41/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 12 in Archiving & Preservation | #37 of 46 in Bookmarks & Link Sharing |
| GitHub stars | 28 894 ✓ | 147 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +314 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 ✓ | 3 |
| Latest release | v0.9.77 · 27 Oct 2026 ✓ | 0.2.0 · 21 Apr 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Main language | Python | Rust |

## Which one should you pick?

ArchiveBox scores 79/100 against 41/100 for karakeep-sync, so it is the safer default.

ArchiveBox ships more often: 9 stable releases in the past year, against 3 for karakeep-sync.

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

ArchiveBox is growing faster right now (+314 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/archivebox-vs-karakeep-sync