linkding
A minimal, fast self-hosted bookmark manager that runs in a single Docker container.
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About linkding
linkding is a self-hosted bookmark manager designed to be minimal, fast and easy to set up. It runs as one Docker container backed by SQLite by default, with PostgreSQL as an option, and the image works on ARM boards such as a Raspberry Pi. The interface is a plain, readable list where you add links with tags and notes and find them again with quick search; titles, descriptions and icons are fetched automatically. It can archive snapshots of each bookmarked page as a local HTML file or on the Internet Archive, supports bulk edits, and imports and exports the standard Netscape HTML bookmark format. Multiple users can share bookmarks with each other or with guests. Firefox and Chrome extensions let you add and search bookmarks from the browser, and a REST API supports scripts and third-party apps. It is free and MIT-licensed, with no hosted service. It suits self-hosters who want a reliable bookmark store without extra features to maintain.
Best for: Self-hosters who want a simple, low-maintenance bookmark store.
Pros and cons
What works
- Single container with SQLite, very easy to run
- Fast, uncluttered interface with tags and search
- Page snapshots locally or via the Internet Archive
- REST API and browser extensions
Why people leave
- No official mobile apps
- No hosted option; you run and back it up yourself
- Deliberately minimal, so no reading view or highlights
Top linkding alternatives
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Linkwarden66.5Self-hosted with full-page preservation, team collections and mobile apps.
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Karakeep62.6Self-hosted with AI tagging, notes, images and official mobile apps.
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Shiori59.6Another small self-hosted bookmark manager, written in Go, with a readable archive view.
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LinkAce57.2Self-hosted with link monitoring, lists and SSO for multi-user setups.
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Pinboard44.8Similar no-frills bookmarking, but hosted so there is nothing to maintain.
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linkding: common questions
Is linkding free?
Yes. linkding is free, open-source software that you can host yourself.
Is linkding open source?
Yes. The source code is on GitHub at sissbruecker/linkding. You can also run it on your own server.
What platforms does linkding run on?
linkding is available for Web, Browser extension and Self-hosted.
What are the best alternatives to linkding?
The highest-ranked linkding alternatives right now are Linkwarden, Karakeep and Shiori. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.