# ArchiveBox vs Listmonk

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

| | ArchiveBox | Listmonk |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 79/100 | 80/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #1 of 12 in Archiving & Preservation | #1 of 106 in Email |
| GitHub stars | 28 895 ✓ | 24 021 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +315 | +469 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 ✓ | 3 |
| Latest release | v0.9.77 · 27 Oct 2026 ✓ | v6.2.0 · 26 Jun 2026 |
| Setup | Easy ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

Listmonk scores 80/100 against 79/100 for ArchiveBox, so it is the safer default.

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

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

## Details

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

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