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Booky alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Booky alternative for most people is Raindrop.io (3.2 GPA), first in our ranking of read-later and bookmark apps. It's also the best free one.
Booky compared with 5 alternatives: Raindrop.io, Pinboard, linkding, Linkwarden and Karakeep.
Booky has a free plan. Paid plans start at €2 per month, pay what you want above that. 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| BookyThis tool | Free plan · from €2/mo | Yes | Web, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Raindrop.io | Free plan · from $28/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Pinboard | From $22/yr | No | Web, Browser extension |
| linkding | Free | Free | Web, Browser extension |
| Linkwarden | Free plan · from $3/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Karakeep | Free plan · from $4/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
Price against what you get
Booky starts at about $2.23 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 5 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Raindrop.io, Linkwarden and Karakeep score higher without starting lower. Pinboard and linkding start lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Booky
Raindrop.io
Bookmark manager with collections, tags and highlights
- Raindrop.io starts at $28 per year, or $3 per month.
- Raindrop.io also lists a macOS app.
- Raindrop.io also covers read later and highlights.
- Raindrop.io does not cover web clipper, which Booky does.
Suits: Keeping a large bookmark library organized across browsers and devices
Pinboard
Paid bookmarking site with tags, privacy and page archiving
- Pinboard starts at $22 per year.
- Pinboard has no free plan, unlike Booky.
- Pinboard lists no iOS, Android and Windows apps, which Booky has.
- Pinboard also covers read later.
- Pinboard does not cover web clipper, which Booky does.
Suits: People who want a fast, text-based bookmark archive without ads or trackers
linkding
Minimal, self-hosted bookmark manager with tags and archiving
- linkding is free.
- linkding lists no iOS, Android and Windows apps, which Booky has.
- linkding is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- linkding also covers read later.
- linkding does not cover web clipper, which Booky does.
Suits: Self-hosters who want a small, quick bookmark manager
Linkwarden
Open-source bookmark manager that preserves a copy of each page
- Linkwarden starts at $3 per user / month, billed yearly ($4 billed monthly).
- Linkwarden lists no Windows app, which Booky has.
- Linkwarden is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Linkwarden also covers read later and highlights.
- Linkwarden does not cover web clipper, which Booky does.
Suits: Keeping a lasting copy of every page you bookmark
Karakeep
Open-source bookmark app that tags saved links, notes and images
- Karakeep starts at $4 per month, or $40 per year (Pro, Karakeep Cloud).
- Karakeep lists no Windows app, which Booky has.
- Karakeep is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Karakeep also covers read later and highlights.
- Karakeep does not cover web clipper, which Booky does.
Suits: People who keep links, notes, images and PDFs in one collection
Limits worth knowing in Booky
- Public sharing and the duplicate finder need the paid supporter membership.
- Supporter pricing is in euros, starting at €2 a month, and payments go through PayPal.
- The Android and iOS versions are a web app, not store apps.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Booky?
The alternatives to Booky in this directory are Raindrop.io, Pinboard, linkding, Linkwarden and Karakeep. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Booky.
Is there a free alternative to Booky?
Yes. linkding is free to use. Raindrop.io, Linkwarden and Karakeep have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Booky alternatives work on macOS?
The Booky listing does not include a macOS app. Raindrop.io lists one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Booky?
linkding, Linkwarden and Karakeep are described as open source on their own sites.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.