Choose linkding if you want
A minimal self-hosted bookmark list.
An MIT-licensed, minimal self-hosted bookmark manager with Chrome and Firefox extensions and a public demo. It has fewer features than Karakeep or Linkwarden, so it suits simple link lists.
Choose Shaarli if you want
File-based, self-hosted link sharing.
A minimal self-hosted link list that stores data in files without a database, under the zlib/libpng license. It has the smallest feature set here and needs a web server to run.
Side by side
 linkding |  Shaarli | |
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| Score | 82.0 | 76.0 |
| Rank in list | #5 of 6 | #6 of 6 |
| Price | Free and open sourceFree to self-host under the MIT license | Free and open sourceFree software to host yourself under the zlib/libpng license |
| Free to use | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Platforms | WebSelf-hostedBrowser extensionWeb, Self-hosted, Browser extension | WebSelf-hostedWeb, Self-hosted |
| Made by | Not stated | Sébastien Sauvage |
| Self-hosted option | Yes | Yes |
| Best for | A minimal self-hosted bookmark list | File-based, self-hosted link sharing |
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| Links | Visit site | Visit site |
Questions about linkding vs Shaarli
- Is linkding better than Shaarli?
- linkding ranks higher in our list of bookmark managers (#5 against #6, score 82.0 against 76.0). linkding is best for: a minimal self-hosted bookmark list. Shaarli is best for: file-based, self-hosted link sharing.
- Which is cheaper, linkding or Shaarli?
- linkding: Free to self-host under the MIT license. Shaarli: Free software to host yourself under the zlib/libpng license.
- Do linkding and Shaarli run on the same platforms?
- linkding supports Web, Self-hosted, Browser extension. Shaarli supports Web, Self-hosted.