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Pinboard alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Pinboard: no free plan, and no official mobile apps; relies on third-party clients. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Pinboard, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Raindrop.io currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Raindrop.io logoRaindrop.ioFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android +35 of 566.5
2Linkwarden logoLinkwardenOpen sourceYesWeb, iOS, Android +25 of 559.6
3Anybox logoAnyboxFree plan + paidNomacOS, iOS, Browser extension4 of 457.2
  1. Raindrop.io logo

    1. Raindrop.ioTop pick

    Best for: People who collect lots of links and want tidy collections with a free plan that has no caps

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, Browser extension

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Pinboard

    Modern apps on every platform and a free plan with no bookmark caps.

    Pros

    • Unlimited bookmarks, collections and devices for free
    • Nested collections, tags, highlights and reminders
    • Apps on every major platform plus an API
    • Can share collections publicly or with collaborators

    Cons

    • Full-text search and permanent copies need Pro
    • Hosted only; no self-hosted version
    • Reading view is less focused than dedicated read-later apps
    Visit Raindrop.io Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Raindrop.io a good Pinboard alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Free plan
    Unlimited bookmarks and devices
    Checked Oct 25, 2026raindrop.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro features
    Full-text search, permanent copies, backups
    Checked Oct 25, 2026raindrop.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Refunds
    30-day money-back guarantee
    Checked Oct 25, 2026raindrop.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Desktop apps
    macOS and Windows
    Checked Oct 25, 2026raindrop.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Open-source apps
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026raindrop.io(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Linkwarden logo

    2. Linkwarden

    Best for: Teams and researchers who want shared collections with permanent copies of every page

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension, Self-hosted

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Pinboard

    Open-source with full-page preservation, self-hosted or as a cheap cloud plan.

    Pros

    • Preserves pages as full copies, screenshots and PDFs
    • Shared collections for teams and groups
    • Highlights and annotations on saved pages
    • Free to self-host, simple paid cloud plan

    Cons

    • Cloud plan has no free tier, only a trial
    • Page archiving uses noticeable storage when self-hosted
    • Reading view is less refined than dedicated read-later apps
    Visit Linkwarden Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Linkwarden a good Pinboard alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    License
    AGPL-3.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Cloud price
    $3 per user/month, billed yearly
    Checked Oct 25, 2026linkwarden.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    14 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026linkwarden.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Link limit (cloud)
    30,000 links per user
    Checked Oct 25, 2026linkwarden.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026docs.linkwarden.app(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Anybox logo

    3. Anybox

    Best for: Mac power users who want fast, keyboard-driven bookmarks synced over iCloud

    Free plan + paidmacOS, iOS, Browser extension

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Pinboard

    Native Mac and iPhone apps with quick search and page archiving.

    Pros

    • Native, fast apps with global quick search
    • Strong automation: Shortcuts, AppleScript, Raycast, Alfred
    • Archives pages as PDF, web archive or screenshot
    • Lifetime purchase option

    Cons

    • Free version is limited to 50 links
    • Apple platforms only
    • Not designed as a distraction-free article reader
    Visit Anybox Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Anybox a good Pinboard alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Up to 50 links
    Checked Oct 25, 2026anybox.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro price
    $1.99/month, $14.99/year or $39.99 lifetime
    Checked Oct 25, 2026anybox.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Sync
    iCloud, no personal data collected
    Checked Oct 25, 2026anybox.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Archive formats
    PDF, web archive, screenshot
    Checked Oct 25, 2026anybox.app(opens source in a new tab)

The best Pinboard alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Raindrop.io logo

Best Pinboard alternative for most people

Raindrop.io

Modern apps on every platform and a free plan with no bookmark caps.

linkding logo

Best Pinboard alternative for a free option

linkding

Similar minimal bookmarking, self-hosted and free.

Anybox logo

Best Pinboard alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Anybox

Native Mac and iPhone apps with quick search and page archiving.

Linkwarden logo

Best Pinboard alternative for open source

Linkwarden

Open-source with full-page preservation, self-hosted or as a cheap cloud plan.

linkding logo

Best Pinboard alternative for self-hosting

linkding

Similar minimal bookmarking, self-hosted and free.

Raindrop.io logo

Best Pinboard alternative for Mac

Raindrop.io

Modern apps on every platform and a free plan with no bookmark caps.

Raindrop.io logo

Best Pinboard alternative for Windows

Raindrop.io

Modern apps on every platform and a free plan with no bookmark caps.

Raindrop.io logo

Best Pinboard alternative for iPhone and Android

Raindrop.io

Modern apps on every platform and a free plan with no bookmark caps.

Diigo logo

Best Pinboard alternative for working in the browser

Diigo

Bookmarking plus highlights, annotations and group sharing for research.

Pinboard alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Pinboard?

Raindrop.io ranks first right now. Modern apps on every platform and a free plan with no bookmark caps. linkding and Linkwarden follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Pinboard?

Yes. Raindrop.io (free plan + paid), linkding (open source), Linkwarden (open source) and Anybox (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Pinboard?

Yes: linkding and Linkwarden. linkding and Linkwarden can also be self-hosted.

Why do people switch from Pinboard?

The complaints we hear most: no free plan; no official mobile apps; relies on third-party clients; dated interface and slow feature development.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Pinboard, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.