Comparison — content capture rechecked October 14, 2026
Savebase vs ARCHV: which one should hold years of saved posts?
Savebase shows captured original media, author and post text together. ARCHV documents title/thumbnail/URL bookmarks with personal notes; that narrower saved record is the central difference here.
ARCHV's documented saved item is a metadata bookmark
Savebase's supported social capture keeps the original author, post text/caption and available media together in its card view. A manually added web URL or unenriched bookmark-file import can initially contain only link metadata. ARCHV's FAQ specifies locally saved title, thumbnail, URL and personal notes/tags, and says the source link can stop working. That documented record is narrower than Savebase's captured original post media, author and text. A thumbnail or personal note should not be counted as the original image/video or caption. Sources checked October 14, 2026: ARCHV saved fields and deletion FAQ, Savebase post fields.
Keep a title and preview image
Both retain bookmark context; ARCHV explicitly describes titles/thumbnails.
Add personal notes and tags
Personal annotations are separate from original post text.
Automatic original social-media backup
Savebase Pro backs up four social sources; ARCHV describes metadata and a potentially broken link.
Browser capture versus an Apple share extension
ARCHV describes iOS sharing; its store lists compatible Apple devices. Savebase supports browser capture and 11 social sources. Sources checked October 14, 2026: ARCHV site and FAQ, ARCHV App Store, Savebase plans.
Save Instagram and TikTok links
Both support these sources.
Save YouTube and X links
Both support these sources.
Capture from a desktop browser extension
Savebase provides browser capture; ARCHV describes an iOS share extension.
Free limits and a pricing discrepancy
ARCHV's site lists $19.99/year and $49.99 lifetime. Store purchase entries agree, but the store description quotes higher prices. Confirm the in-app checkout. Sources checked October 14, 2026: ARCHV site and FAQ, ARCHV App Store, Savebase plans.
Permanent free plan
Savebase: 100 social posts, 2 platforms. ARCHV: 50 saves.
Annual paid plan
Savebase: $76/year. ARCHV site/store purchase entry: $19.99/year.
Lifetime purchase
Savebase: $599. ARCHV site/store purchase entry: $49.99; description differs.
Collections, tags and importing
ARCHV confirms collections, tags and search. Its latest release notes also confirm duplicate skipping during imports; that is narrower than general duplicate cleanup. Sources checked October 14, 2026: ARCHV site and FAQ, ARCHV App Store, Savebase plans.
Collections or folders
Both support manual grouping.
Tags and search
Both provide these organization tools.
Duplicate handling
Savebase: duplicate removal. ARCHV: import skips duplicates per release notes.
Metadata preservation versus the original media file
ARCHV's FAQ describes retained titles, thumbnails, URLs and notes. That does not preserve a working link after source deletion. Sources checked October 14, 2026: ARCHV site and FAQ, Savebase plans.
Keep saved post metadata
Both retain context about saved links.
Keep notes and tags
Both support stored notes or tags.
Automatic original social-video backup
Savebase Pro: four backup platforms. ARCHV FAQ: metadata/thumbnail; original link may stop working.
50
ARCHV free saves
$19.99/yr
ARCHV site/store entry; description differs
$49.99
ARCHV site/store lifetime entry; description differs
iOS
ARCHV's stated device focus
The honest verdict
No tool wins everything. Here's how to decide in thirty seconds.
Pick Savebase if…
- You want original captured social-post media, author and text together in one library, rather than revisiting separate feeds.
- You need paid original-media backup for Instagram, Threads, TikTok or Facebook; other sources have different preservation limits.
Pick ARCHV if…
- You want on-device bookmarking without a Savebase account.
- You prefer Apple's share extension and local collections.
Frequently asked questions
Does ARCHV show original content or just a saved link?
ARCHV's FAQ documents title, thumbnail, URL and personal notes/tags. It does not establish a comparable original author/caption/media record; the original link may stop working after deletion. [Official source](https://getarchv.app/). Savebase's native captures show the captured author, text and media where available; generic URL/file imports may need enrichment.
What does ARCHV cost?
ARCHV's site and US store purchase entries list $19.99/year and $49.99 lifetime. Its store description instead says $39.99/year and $99.99 lifetime, with a different monthly price too. Confirm the actual in-app price. Source: [official details](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/archv/id6760729121). Checked October 14, 2026.
What is included in Savebase Basic and Pro?
Basic is free with 100 social posts, two connected social platforms, five folders and unlimited ordinary web saves. Pro is $8/month, $76/year or $599 lifetime, with paid imports, AI tagging, automation and supported social-media backup. [Current Savebase plans](https://savebase.space/pricing/).
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Checked October 14, 2026 against the linked official product pages, documentation and store listings. Savebase details also checked against its pricing page and current application source. Features may require paid access or configuration. Vendor preservation claims are attributed, not independently tested. Unverified capabilities are not assigned a yes/no. Prices can vary by region and checkout. ARCHV belongs to its respective owner and is not affiliated with Savebase.