Linkwarden
Self-hosted collaborative bookmark manager with full-page archives
- #3 of 10 in best bookmark managers
- Free and open source
- Free to use
- Open source
- WebiOSAndroidBrowser extensionSelf-hosted
Ranked 3 of 10 in best bookmark managers
An open-source bookmark manager that keeps full-page copies, with a reader view, shared collections and apps for iOS and Android. Its cloud plan costs $3 per user per month billed yearly.
Best for Shared research collections with full-page archives
About Linkwarden
Linkwarden saves full HTML copies of pages, so bookmarks keep working when the original page disappears. Its reader view supports highlights and annotations, and it offers optional AI tagging with search filters.
Shared collections and public sharing make it useful for research and team projects, and it can follow RSS feeds inside collections. It has browser extensions and apps for iOS and Android. The self-hosted version is free under AGPL-3.0, and the cloud plan has a 14-day free trial before it is paid.
Key features
- Full-page preservation
- Reader view and annotations
- Optional AI tagging
- Shared collections
- RSS feeds in collections
Strengths
- Full-page archives survive link rot
- Open source under AGPL-3.0
- Shared collections for teams
Limits
- Cloud plan is paid after a 14-day trial
- Self-hosting requires a server
Where Linkwarden ranks
How Linkwarden compares
| Product | Score | Price | Platforms | Self-hosted option |
|---|---|---|---|---|
#1 Raindrop.io | 91.0 | Free plan, paid upgrades | WebWindowsmacOSiOSAndroidBrowser extension | No |
#2 Karakeep | 90.0 | Free and open source | WebiOSAndroidBrowser extensionSelf-hosted | Yes |
| #3Linkwarden | 87.5 | Free and open source | WebiOSAndroidBrowser extensionSelf-hosted | Yes |
#4 Shiori | 85.5 | Free and open source | WebCommand lineSelf-hostedBrowser extension | Yes |
#5 Pinboard | 84.0 | Subscription | Web | No |
The full comparison table for best bookmark managers has all 10 products.
Alternatives to Linkwarden
All 13 alternatives- Raindrop.ioAlso runs on Windows, macOS.
- KarakeepOpen-source bookmark and read-later app with AI tagging and search
InstapaperRead-later service with a free plan and Kindle and Kobo support
MatterRead-later app that combines newsletters, RSS and podcast transcripts- ShioriSimple self-hosted bookmark manager written in Go
Readwise ReaderRead-later app with highlights, RSS and PDF reading
Questions about Linkwarden
- Is Linkwarden free?
- Linkwarden can be used without paying: Free to self-host; Cloud plan is $3 per user per month billed yearly. Check the vendor’s pricing page for current limits.
- Is Linkwarden open source?
- Yes. Linkwarden publishes its source code under the AGPL-3.0 license.
- Which platforms does Linkwarden support?
- Linkwarden is available on: Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension, Self-hosted.
- What is Linkwarden best for?
- Shared research collections with full-page archives. In our ranking of bookmark managers it is number 3 of 10 with a score of 87.5.
- What are the best alternatives to Linkwarden?
- The highest-ranked alternatives on listme.name are Raindrop.io, Karakeep, Instapaper, Matter.
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