Wallabag
Wallabag is a free and open-source read-it-later application that lets you save web pages for offline reading. Unlike proprietary services like Pocket or Instapaper, Wallabag puts you in full control of your reading archive. It extracts the main content from any article, stores it on your own server, and makes it available across all your devices through web browsers, mobile apps, and even e-readers.
Key Features
- Full-text extraction — Automatically extracts article content from any webpage, stripping ads, navigation, and clutter
- Cross-platform access — Official apps for Android, iOS, and Windows Phone, plus a responsive web interface
- E-reader support — Export articles to EPUB or PDF for reading on Kindle, Kobo, or other e-readers
- Tagging and search — Organise saved articles with tags, favourites, and full-text search across your entire archive
- RSS integration — Read saved articles through any RSS reader via built-in feeds
- Browser extensions — One-click saving from Firefox, Chrome, and Safari
- Self-hosted — Install on your own server (PHP/PostgreSQL, MySQL, or SQLite) for complete privacy control
- Import tools — Migrate from Pocket, Instapaper, Pinboard, Firefox bookmarks, and more
Why Use Wallabag?
Wallabag is ideal for anyone who wants to save articles for later reading without handing their reading history to a third-party service. It respects your privacy by default — no tracking, no ads, no algorithmic recommendations. The self-hosted nature means your archive is yours alone, and the open-source code guarantees transparency.
Use Cases
- Researchers — Save and organise academic articles, blog posts, and news for long-term reference
- Privacy-conscious readers — Replace Pocket or Instapaper with a self-hosted alternative
- Offline travellers — Download articles for reading on flights or in areas without internet access
- E-book enthusiasts — Convert web articles to EPUB for comfortable reading on e-readers
Platform
Linux · macOS · Windows · Android · iOS · Web
Licence
MIT