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ArchiveBox vs Perma.cc: catalog facts
ArchiveBox	Perma.cc
Free Free and open source, with no analytics.	Freemium Pricing details were not confirmed in the research; check the site for current plans.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Web, Self-hosted, Browser extension, Command line	Web
Saves captures as plain files in open formats CLI, web UI, REST API and browser extensions	Run by Harvard Library Permanent links that survive changes to the original page
Needs a server or Docker setup to run well Archives can use a lot of disk space	Little public detail confirmed here on plans and limits Hosted service only
Downloadable app, Self-hosted, Browser extension	Web application, Hosted service
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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