Open-source read-later (self-hostable)
Keepli: the Wallabag alternative with AI and no server to run
Wallabag is the most sovereign choice: open-source, self-hostable, with native Pocket import. If you want total control of your data and you’re comfortable running a server, it’s unbeatable on that axis — and Keepli doesn’t pretend otherwise.
Keepli answers a different need: the same respect for your data, but as a managed, AI-augmented service. No Docker or server to maintain; you paste a link, the AI summarizes and files it, and you question your library with sourced answers — articles and videos.
Keepli vs Wallabag: the comparison
| Criterion | Keepli | Wallabag |
|---|---|---|
| Sovereignty (self-hosting) | No (managed, EU) | Yes (your machine) |
| To install / maintain | Nothing | Server required |
| AI (summary, tags, sourced Q&A) | Yes | No |
| Videos (transcript + Q&A) | Yes | No |
| Hosting | EU (Paris), GDPR | Wherever you install it |
| Price | €6 | Free (self-hosted) |
Wallabag price: Self-hosted: free · Hosted: ~€11–30/yr · Keepli Pro: about $7.
What Wallabag does well
- Open-source and self-hostable: maximum sovereignty
- Native Pocket import, data 100% on your machine
- Free when self-hosted, active community
Where Keepli has the edge
- Zero setup: managed service, hosted in Paris (GDPR)
- AI included: summaries, tags, sourced Q&A (Wallabag has no AI)
- Videos: transcript + questions, on top of articles
- Polished interface, mobile (PWA) and Chrome extension
Migrating from Wallabag
Wallabag exports your articles (JSON, etc.); import them into Keepli to make them AI-answerable. Conversely, if you want full control yourself, Wallabag remains the right choice — we’re honest about that.
Import my libraryVerdict: Keepli or Wallabag?
If absolute sovereignty comes first and running a server doesn’t scare you, Wallabag is unbeatable. If you want data respect (EU hosting, GDPR) WITHOUT installing anything, plus AI, Keepli is for you.
Frequently asked questions
Is Keepli as private as self-hosted Wallabag?
Self-hosted, Wallabag keeps everything on your machine — hard to be more sovereign. Keepli is a managed service hosted in the EU (Paris), GDPR-compliant: very respectful, but not self-hosting.
Does my content pass through third parties with Keepli?
Your data is stored in Europe. AI processing relies on third-party models and your content is never used to train them. Wallabag has no AI at all.
Does Keepli have AI like Wallabag?
Wallabag has no AI; that’s the main difference. Keepli summarizes, files and answers your questions citing your sources.
Other alternatives
Save an article or a video. Ask it questions.
Keepli answers — with sources. Bilingual EN/FR, about $7.
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