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Burkmak vs Freezetab

Both stand on read-it-later apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Burkmak

Free plan AndroidAPISelf-hosted+1

Choose Burkmak if you want to host your own read-it-later library and connect saved articles with Kobo or Obsidian. Its free, MIT-licensed setup includes article reading, highlights and notes. Look elsewhere if you need horizontal scaling or multi-instance high availability.

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Freezetab

Free plan ExtensioniPhoneWeb

Freezetab combines collection tools with local use and privacy controls, while Pro adds cloud backup and cross-device sync. The free extension is a fit for local saving; Pro costs $2.99 per month after a 7-day trial.

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The facts

	Burkmak	Freezetab
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, API, Self-hosted, Web	Extension, iPhone, Web
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Freezetab Pro: $2.99 a month
Plans published	1	2
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	github.com	freezetab.com
On read-it-later apps	#2 of 28	#6 of 28

Burkmak: what it does well

Free and MIT licensed.
Captures links from the web app, Android share sheet and desktop bookmarklet.
Reader supports highlights and notes.
Kobo integration includes OPDS downloads and native sync.
Obsidian plugin syncs notes, highlights and metadata.

What to know first

Requires self-hosting and is designed for a single instance.
Native Kobo sync requires HTTPS.
Physical-device pass for native Kobo sync is pending.
An iOS share extension is listed as a follow-up.

Freezetab: what it does well

Saves links, articles, feeds, and quotes
Full-text search and highlighting
Filters by time, tags, sites, and data type
Free extension supports local offline use
Seven-day free trial for Pro

What to know first

Cloud backup and syncing require Pro
Pro costs $2.99 per month
Hub contact details specify email support

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