Side by side
Burkmak vs Readeck
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.
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.
Visit Burkmak Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+4
Choose Readeck if you want an open-source, self-hosted reading library with search, highlights, and e-book export. Look elsewhere if your reading depends on pages that block the server, require JavaScript rendering, or defeat the extractor.
Visit ReadeckThe facts
| Burkmak | Readeck | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, Self-hosted, Web | Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Linux, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Not published |
| Plans published | 1 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | readeck.org |
| On read-it-later apps | #2 of 28 | #19 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.
Readeck: what it does well
- Saves articles, pictures, and videos for later reading.
- Organizes bookmarks with labels, favorites, archives, and saved searches.
- Includes highlights and full-text search.
- Exports articles and collections as EPUB.
- OPDS access works with compatible e-readers.
What to know first
- Saving can fail on paywalled or JavaScript-dependent pages.
- Blocked servers or extraction failures can prevent saving.
- Public bookmark links expire after 24 hours.
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