Other platforms for preserving websites include the Wayback Machine.
Other platforms for preserving websites include the Wayback Machine.
I came across several old discussions about this issue, but my situation is a bit unique. I don’t have to revisit an old website or article, but I need to archive websites for backup purposes and track changes in their layouts. Of course, I explored alternatives to the Wayback Machine—there are many options available, costing between $10 and $100 each month. I have a few affordable choices that use automated screenshots. Are there anyone who has experience with web archiving? What tools do you recommend and how effective are they? Thanks in advance.
The goal is merely to compare different webpage versions, isn't it?
My suggestion:
Avoid creating a separate archive on a NAS.
Just download the HTML and XML files from the NAS and use any available tools to detect changes.
You only need a desktop (not necessarily new) and an OS like FreeNAS or TrueNAS.
Connect to your network.
This gives you full control, usually with minimal or no expenses.
For more info: https://www.truenas.com/community/