Karakeep review

Karakeep saves links, notes, images and PDFs and lets AI do the filing: it tags and categorizes each bookmark as you save it and can write summaries. Search is its strongest point for research, with fast full-text search plus keyword, hybrid and semantic modes, so you can find a source by what it meant rather than the exact words. OCR makes text inside screenshots searchable, and full-page archives guard against link rot. A reader view supports highlights, and the mobile apps read offline. Automation rules tag or move bookmarks based on URL patterns or content, and a first-party MCP server, CLI and markdown-first API let AI assistants search and save on your behalf. Lists can be shared with editors and viewers. Pro costs $4 a month or $40 a year for 50,000 bookmarks and 50GB, and the self-hosted version is free with no restrictions. The free cloud tier is only a trial at 50 bookmarks.

Who it is for

technical researchers who want AI tagging and an MCP server

Price

Free cloud plan for 50 bookmarks; Pro $4 a month or $40 a year; free to self-host.

$4 per month or $40 /year
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.

Key features

• Automatic AI tagging and AI-generated summaries
• Full-text, keyword, hybrid and semantic search modes
• OCR makes text inside images and screenshots searchable
• Full-page archives protect against link rot
• First-party MCP server, CLI and a markdown-first API with scoped keys

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Pro covers 50,000 bookmarks and 50GB of storage
• Strength: Self-hosted version is free with all features, according to Karakeep
• Strength: Rules can auto-tag or move bookmarks based on URL patterns or content
• Weakness: Free cloud plan stops at 50 bookmarks and 100MB
• Weakness: No citation formatting for academic writing
• Weakness: Refund window is 7 days on paid plans

Key facts

• Free plan: Yes, 50 bookmarks and 100MB in the cloud
• Pro limits: 50,000 bookmarks, 50GB storage
• Self-hosted: Free, unlimited bookmarks and storage
• Apps: iOS, Android, Chrome, Firefox and Safari

Where it ranks

Karakeep is No. 3 in our Best Bookmark Managers verdict and No. 6 in Best Read It Later Apps.