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Karakeep alternatives
Karakeep compared with 7 alternatives: Linkwarden, Raindrop.io, linkding, Readeck, wallabag and 2 more.
Karakeep has a free plan. Paid plans start at $4 per month, or $40 per year (Pro, Karakeep Cloud). 6 of the 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
7 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| KarakeepThis tool | Free plan · from $4/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Linkwarden | Free plan · from $3/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Raindrop.io | Free plan · from $28/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| linkding | Free | Free | Web, Browser extension |
| Readeck | Free | Free | Web, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| wallabag | Free plan · from €11/yr | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Anybox | Free plan · from $1.99/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS, Browser extension |
| Pinboard | From $22/yr | No | Web, Browser extension |
How each one differs from Karakeep
- Free plan · from $3/mo
Linkwarden
Open-source bookmark manager that preserves a copy of each page
- Linkwarden starts at $3 per user / month, billed yearly ($4 billed monthly). Karakeep starts at $4 per month, or $40 per year (Pro, Karakeep Cloud).
Suits: Keeping a lasting copy of every page you bookmark
- Free plan · from $28/yr
Raindrop.io
Bookmark manager with collections, tags and highlights
- Raindrop.io starts at $28 per year, or $3 per month. Karakeep starts at $4 per month, or $40 per year (Pro, Karakeep Cloud).
- Only Raindrop.io lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Karakeep is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
Suits: Keeping a large bookmark library organized across browsers and devices
- Free
linkding
Minimal, self-hosted bookmark manager with tags and archiving
- linkding is free. Karakeep starts at $4 per month, or $40 per year (Pro, Karakeep Cloud).
- Only Karakeep lists iOS and Android apps.
- Karakeep also covers highlights.
Suits: Self-hosters who want a small, quick bookmark manager
- Free
Readeck
Open-source, self-hosted read-later and bookmark archive
- Readeck is free. Karakeep starts at $4 per month, or $40 per year (Pro, Karakeep Cloud).
- Only Readeck lists a macOS app.
Suits: People who want a private read-later archive on their own server
- Free plan · from €11/yr
wallabag
Open-source read-it-later app you can self-host or use hosted
- wallabag starts at 11 € per year, or 4 € for 3 months (wallabag.it hosted service). Karakeep starts at $4 per month, or $40 per year (Pro, Karakeep Cloud).
- Karakeep also covers bookmarks.
Suits: People who want a read-later archive on a server they control
- Free plan · from $1.99/mo
Anybox
Native bookmark manager for Mac, iPhone and iPad
- Anybox starts at $1.99 per month, $14.99 per year, or $39.99 lifetime (Pro). Karakeep starts at $4 per month, or $40 per year (Pro, Karakeep Cloud).
- Only Anybox lists a macOS app.
- Only Karakeep lists a web app.
- Only Karakeep lists an Android app.
- Anybox can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: Mac, iPhone and iPad users replacing a browser's bookmark manager
- From $22/yr
Pinboard
Paid bookmarking site with tags, privacy and page archiving
- Pinboard starts at $22 per year. Karakeep starts at $4 per month, or $40 per year (Pro, Karakeep Cloud).
- Karakeep has a free plan. Pinboard does not.
- Only Karakeep lists iOS and Android apps.
- Karakeep is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Karakeep also covers highlights.
Suits: People who want a fast, text-based bookmark archive without ads or trackers
Limits worth knowing in Karakeep
- The free Karakeep Cloud plan stops at 10 bookmarks and 20 MB of storage, so regular hosted use needs Pro at $4 a month.
- On Karakeep Cloud, AI-powered tagging and full-text search are listed under Pro and not under the Free plan.
- Pro is capped at 50,000 bookmarks and 50 GB of storage; only the self-hosted version is unlimited.
- Single sign-on and user management on the hosted service are part of the custom-priced Corporate plan.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Karakeep?
The alternatives to Karakeep in this directory are Linkwarden, Raindrop.io, linkding, Readeck, wallabag, Anybox and Pinboard. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Karakeep.
Is there a free alternative to Karakeep?
Yes. linkding and Readeck are free to use. Linkwarden, Raindrop.io, wallabag and Anybox have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Karakeep alternatives work on Windows?
The Karakeep listing does not include a Windows app. Raindrop.io lists one.
Which Karakeep alternatives work on macOS?
The Karakeep listing does not include a macOS app. Raindrop.io, Readeck and Anybox list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.