LinkAce
Self-hosted bookmark archive that also saves links to the Internet Archive
- #8 of 10 in best bookmark managers
- Free and open source
- Free to use
- Open source
- WebSelf-hosted
Ranked 8 of 10 in best bookmark managers
A free GPL-3.0 bookmark archive that you host with Docker, which asks the Internet Archive to keep a copy of each link and notifies you when a site moves. It needs a server and setup, unlike the hosted services here.
Best for Self-hosters who want backup copies of links
About LinkAce
LinkAce is a self-hosted tool for archiving, organizing and sharing bookmarks. Its site calls it a self-hosted bookmark archive and says that after you save a link, the Internet Archive saves it automatically.
The site says you get a notification when a website has moved or become unavailable, and the project ships Docker configurations with a built-in web installer. The GitHub repository is licensed under GPL-3.0. LinkAce suits people who want a bookmark list with backup copies of each link on a server they run.
Key features
- Self-hosted
- Docker configuration
- Internet Archive copies
- Broken link notifications
- GPL-3.0 open source
Strengths
- Free GPL-3.0 software you host yourself
- Automatic copies through the Internet Archive
Limits
- Needs a server and Docker setup
- Copies are saved by the Internet Archive, not on your server
Where LinkAce ranks
How LinkAce compares
| Product | Score | Price | Platforms | Self-hosted option |
|---|---|---|---|---|
#6 Diigo | 83.0 | Free plan, paid upgrades | WebBrowser extension | No |
#7 linkding | 82.0 | Free and open source | WebSelf-hostedBrowser extension | Yes |
| #8LinkAce | 80.5 | Free and open source | WebSelf-hosted | Yes |
#9 Shaarli | 76.0 | Free and open source | WebSelf-hosted | Yes |
#10 Floccus | 74.5 | Free and open source | Browser extensionAndroidiOS | Yes |
The full comparison table for best bookmark managers has all 10 products.
Questions about LinkAce
- Is LinkAce free?
- LinkAce can be used without paying: Free GPL-3.0 software that you host yourself. Check the vendor’s pricing page for current limits.
- Is LinkAce open source?
- Yes. LinkAce publishes its source code under the GPL-3.0 license.
- Which platforms does LinkAce support?
- LinkAce is available on: Web, Self-hosted.
- What is LinkAce best for?
- Self-hosters who want backup copies of links. In our ranking of bookmark managers it is number 8 of 10 with a score of 80.5.
- What are the best alternatives to LinkAce?
- The highest-ranked alternatives on listme.name are Raindrop.io, Karakeep, Linkwarden, Instapaper.
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