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wallabag

Free#5 of 28 in Read-It-Later Apps

wallabag: A flexible read-it-later archive for readers who value ownership and export options. Ranked #5 of 28 in Read-It-Later Apps by our editors (8.7/10); pricing: Open source · 14-day trial; best for open-source users needing export flexibility.

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At a glance

Editor score
8.7 / 10
Pricing
Open source · 14-day trial
Best for
Open-source users needing export flexibility
Paid from
Free
Offline access
Yes
Founded
2013
Facts checked
22 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Self-hosting keeps the software free and open source
- Exports articles to PDF, ePUB, MOBI, XML, JSON and CSV
- Includes search, annotations, offline mobile reading and APIs
Where it doesn't
- Self-hosting puts deployment and maintenance responsibility on the operator
- The hosted plans are time-based rather than monthly
- The ❤️ subscription adds project support, not additional features

Our verdict on wallabag

wallabag is an open-source read-it-later application for saving web articles in a personal archive. It extracts readable content, presents a distraction-free reading view, and supports tags, full-text search, highlights and annotations. Readers can access saved items through the web app, Android and iOS apps, Firefox and Chrome add-ons, RSS readers, e-readers and an API. It suits people who want control over their reading archive, particularly those who value self-hosting, open-source software and flexible data export.

Its strongest distinction is the breadth of ways to move content in and out. wallabag can import from Pocket, Instapaper, Pinboard, Omnivore and Shaarli, while RSS and Atom support extend its place in an existing reading workflow. Export options cover PDF, ePUB, MOBI, XML, JSON and CSV, and RSS, Atom and REST API access support further connections. This makes the product a practical fit for readers who want their saved articles to remain portable rather than tied to one service.

The main choice is between free self-hosting and wallabag.it, the managed hosted service. Self-hosting offers the open-source software, while the hosted plans include a 14-day free trial without a credit card and options for 3 months, 1 year or The ❤️ subscription. The published plan highlights show full service or complete feature access, with the ❤️ option directed toward supporting professional maintenance. Choose wallabag for ownership, offline mobile reading and export flexibility; readers seeking a narrowly managed, low-maintenance service without deployment responsibility may prefer an alternative.

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wallabag pricing

Plans Open source · 14-day trialFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

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wallabag fact sheet

Free plan	Not verified
Paid from	Free
Offline access	Yes
Highlighting	Yes
Full-text search	Yes
Browser extension	Yes
Mobile apps	Yes
Highlight export	Not verified
Saved-item limit	Not verified
Free trial	14 days · no card needed
Money-back guarantee	14 days
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Compliance & security	GDPR
Support	Email, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Integrations	7 integrations: Pocket, Instapaper, Pinboard, Omnivore, Shaarli, RSS …
Pricing	Open source · 14-day trial (source)
Website	wallabag.org
Facts checked	22 Sep 2026

wallabag integrations

wallabag lists 7 integrations on its own site.

Pocket
Instapaper
Pinboard
Omnivore
Shaarli
RSS
Atom

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