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linkding alternatives
linkding compared with 5 alternatives: Linkwarden, Karakeep, Pinboard, Raindrop.io and Readeck.
linkding is free to use. 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| linkdingThis tool | 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 |
| Pinboard | From $22/yr | No | Web, Browser extension |
| Raindrop.io | Free plan · from $28/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Readeck | Free | Free | Web, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
How each one differs from linkding
- 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). linkding is free.
- Only Linkwarden lists iOS and Android apps.
- Linkwarden also covers highlights.
Suits: Keeping a lasting copy of every page you bookmark
- Free plan · from $4/mo
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). linkding is free.
- Only Karakeep lists iOS and Android apps.
- Karakeep also covers highlights.
Suits: People who keep links, notes, images and PDFs in one collection
- From $22/yr
Pinboard
Paid bookmarking site with tags, privacy and page archiving
- Pinboard starts at $22 per year. linkding is free.
- linkding has a free plan. Pinboard does not.
- linkding is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
Suits: People who want a fast, text-based bookmark archive without ads or trackers
- 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. linkding is free.
- Only Raindrop.io lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- linkding is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Raindrop.io also covers highlights.
Suits: Keeping a large bookmark library organized across browsers and devices
- Free
Readeck
Open-source, self-hosted read-later and bookmark archive
- Readeck is free. linkding is free.
- Only Readeck lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- Readeck also covers highlights.
Suits: People who want a private read-later archive on their own server
Limits worth knowing in linkding
- It has to be self-hosted, normally with Docker; the project lists third-party managed hosts but runs no service of its own.
- There are no official mobile or desktop apps; the Android, iOS and macOS clients are community projects.
- Local HTML snapshots need the latest-plus image, which bundles Chromium, needs at least 1 GB of RAM and is not built for ARM v7.
- The maintainer says he may decline larger feature contributions that do not fit the project's minimal goals.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to linkding?
The alternatives to linkding in this directory are Linkwarden, Karakeep, Pinboard, Raindrop.io and Readeck. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with linkding.
Is there a free alternative to linkding?
Yes. Readeck is free to use. Linkwarden, Karakeep and Raindrop.io have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which linkding alternatives work on Windows?
The linkding listing does not include a Windows app. Raindrop.io lists one.
Which linkding alternatives work on macOS?
The linkding listing does not include a macOS app. Raindrop.io and Readeck 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.