Wallabag

Active

Country: France (FR)
Founded: 2013
Developer: Nicolas Lœuillet
Pricing: Free (open-source); hosted service at wallabag.it
Open source: Yes
Platforms: Web, iOS, Android, Linux

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Read Later Web Clipping

Overview

Wallabag is a self-hostable web application for saving web pages to read later. It extracts article content to remove distractions like pop-ups and supports classification of saved articles. Users can install it on their own server or use the hosted service at wallabag.it, with apps for mobile devices and browser extensions available.¹²⁴⁷

Key Features

Self-hosting - Installable on personal servers for full control over data.
Content extraction - Removes ads and distractions to focus on article text.
Article saving - Save web pages with one click for later reading.
Classification and tagging - Organize saved articles into categories or tags.
Mobile apps - Android and iOS apps for accessing saved content.
Browser extensions - Add-ons for quick saving from web browsers.
Two-factor authentication - Security option for user accounts on instances.
Feed credentials - Generate tokens for RSS-like feeds of saved articles.

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Self-hosted	Free	Open-source software; requires own server setup.
wallabag.it hosted	Paid (details on wallabag.it)	Hosted instance with professional support and latest version.

Platforms & Requirements

Runs as a web app on self-hosted servers using PHP and MySQL, with no specific minimum requirements detailed beyond standard database setup. Android and iOS apps connect via API but Android app lacks two-factor authentication support. Browser extensions and Linux apps (e.g., GNOME) provide additional access.⁴⁶⁹

Integrations & Ecosystem

Android app
iOS app
Browser extensions (Wallabagger)
GNOME Linux app (read-it-later)
API access for custom apps
RSS feed credentials
Ereader applications

Alternatives

App	Difference
Pocket	Proprietary hosted service without self-hosting option.
Raindrop.io	Focuses on bookmarking with visual previews, less on content extraction.
Instapaper	Hosted read-later service, no open-source self-hosting.
Readwise Reader	Combines reading with note-taking and AI highlights, subscription-based.

Reputation

Wallabag is regarded as a reliable open-source alternative for privacy-focused users who prefer self-hosting over proprietary services. Strengths include freedom from vendor lock-in and customizability, with active development since 2013. Criticisms center on setup complexity for self-hosting and limited native support for features like two-factor authentication in some apps.¹²⁴⁶

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