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Karakeep (formerly Hoarder)

Karakeep is an open-source bookmark-everything app with AI tagging, free to self-host or $4 a month on its cloud Pro plan.

Our take: Karakeep has grown into a full bookmark platform: AI tagging that can run on local models, page and video archiving, RSS, rules and shared lists.

Best forSelf-hosted bookmarks + AI

ReviewedOct 2026Freemium

7.75 criteria · see breakdown

Try KarakeepFree self-hosted; Cloud Pro $4/mo

Karakeep (formerly Hoarder) is an open-source bookmark-everything app that saves links, notes, images and PDFs and tags them automatically with AI. Self-hosting is free and unlimited; Karakeep Cloud has a 10-bookmark free tier and a Pro plan at $4 a month.

Hoarder is now Karakeep

Karakeep is the new name of Hoarder: the same open-source project and repository, now at karakeep.app. The official docs say the old Hoarder docker image may stop receiving updates, and include a migration guide for existing installs.

Checked October 4, 2026

The bottom line

Top pick for self-hosters; hosted users should plan on Pro.

Our score

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What it is, and why we rate it

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What it really isAn open-source, self-hostable bookmark and read-later app that tags saved items with AI and archives full pages.

Our takeKarakeep has grown into a full bookmark platform: AI tagging that can run on local models, page and video archiving, RSS, rules and shared lists.

For self-hosters it costs nothing beyond the server and any AI API you choose. The hosted free plan is only a 10-bookmark trial, so non-technical users should budget for the $4 Pro plan or pick a hosted rival.

Why we rate itOpen source, free to self-host, and more features than most hosted bookmark managers.

The catchThe cloud free tier is tiny, and self-hosting means maintaining Docker yourself.

Best / not good for

Best for

Self-hosters
Pocket or Omnivore refugees
Researchers archiving web pages

Not good for

Users who want a large free hosted plan
People who never want to manage software
Teams needing SSO without a Corporate contract

Trade-offs

Friction report

Trade-offs to know before signing up.

Time to value
Minutes on Cloud; under an hour to self-host with Docker Compose if you have a server.
Scale breakpoint
Cloud Pro tops out at 50,000 bookmarks and 50GB; beyond that, self-host or ask about Corporate.
Walled garden
Low: AGPL-3.0 code, REST API, imports from Chrome, Pocket, Linkwarden and Omnivore.

Still a fit?

If none of these block you, start on the free plan.

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Karakeep plans and pricing

Plan	Price	Bookmarks	Storage	AI tagging
Free (cloud)	$0	10	20MB	No
Pro (cloud)	$4/mo or $40/yr	50,000	50GB	Yes
Self-hosted	$0	Unlimited	Unlimited	Yes (your own AI provider)
Corporate	Custom per seat	As Pro	As Pro	Yes, plus SSO and custom domain

From Karakeep's pricing page, checked 4 October 2026. Paid plans have a 7-day money-back guarantee; after cancelling, data stays accessible for 30 days.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Karakeep cost?

Self-hosting is free with unlimited bookmarks. On Karakeep Cloud, the free plan holds 10 bookmarks, and Pro costs $4 a month or $40 a year for 50,000 bookmarks, 50GB and AI tagging. Corporate is priced per seat on request (checked 4 October 2026).

Is Karakeep the same as Hoarder?

Yes. Karakeep is the new name of Hoarder, the same project and repository. The official docs include a Hoarder-to-Karakeep migration guide because the old docker image may stop receiving updates.

Where do I log in to Karakeep?

Conversion Gems is a review site, not Karakeep. The hosted service signs in at cloud.karakeep.app. If you self-host, you sign in at your own server's address.

Can Karakeep use local AI with Ollama?

Yes. The docs list OpenAI and local models through Ollama for automatic tagging and summarization, so a self-hosted setup can keep AI processing on your own hardware.

Is there a Karakeep browser extension?

Yes. Karakeep has extensions for Chrome, Firefox and Safari, plus iOS and Android apps for quick saving and offline reading.

Karakeep vs Raindrop: which should I pick?

Pick Raindrop.io if you want a hosted service with an unlimited free plan. Pick Karakeep if you want open source, self-hosting and AI tagging that can run on local models.