What does Karakeep replace?

Karakeep is a free alternative to Instapaper Premium ($59.99/yr) and Raindrop.io Pro ($28/yr).

Is Karakeep open source?

Yes. Karakeep is licensed under AGPL-3.0, an OSI-approved open-source license.

Yes (self-hosted server; web UI).

Yes. Karakeep is a server app you run on your own server, and its repository includes Docker files.

A free, open-source alternative to Instapaper Premium and Raindrop.io Pro. Switching saves up to $59.99/yr at list price.

Checked Oct 17, 2026 · How we check

Self-hosted server

Open source · AGPL-3.0 Linux Self-hostable

karakeep-app/karakeep29.6k★last push Oct 11, 2026checked Oct 17, 2026

Self-host

Runs on your own Linux server, with Docker files in the repo. Setup docs are on karakeep.app.

What does Karakeep replace?: Karakeep is a free alternative to Instapaper Premium ($59.99/yr) and Raindrop.io Pro ($28/yr).
Is Karakeep open source?: Yes. Karakeep is licensed under AGPL-3.0, an OSI-approved open-source license.
Does Karakeep run on Linux?: Yes (self-hosted server; web UI).
Can you self-host Karakeep?: Yes. Karakeep is a server app you run on your own server, and its repository includes Docker files.