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Linkwarden alternatives
Linkwarden compared with 8 alternatives: Karakeep, Raindrop.io, linkding, Pinboard, wallabag and 3 more.
Linkwarden has a free plan. Paid plans start at $3 per user / month, billed yearly ($4 billed monthly). 7 of the 8 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
8 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| LinkwardenThis tool | Free plan · from $3/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Karakeep | Free plan · from $4/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 |
| Pinboard | From $22/yr | No | Web, Browser extension |
| wallabag | Free plan · from €11/yr | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Diigo | Free plan · from $40/yr | Yes | Web, iOS, Browser extension |
| Readeck | Free | Free | Web, macOS, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| start.me | Free plan · from $25/yr | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
How each one differs from Linkwarden
- 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). Linkwarden starts at $3 per user / month, billed yearly ($4 billed monthly).
Suits: People who keep links, notes, images and PDFs in one collection
- 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. Linkwarden starts at $3 per user / month, billed yearly ($4 billed monthly).
- Only Raindrop.io lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Linkwarden 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. Linkwarden starts at $3 per user / month, billed yearly ($4 billed monthly).
- Only Linkwarden lists iOS and Android apps.
- Linkwarden also covers highlights.
Suits: Self-hosters who want a small, quick bookmark manager
- From $22/yr
Pinboard
Paid bookmarking site with tags, privacy and page archiving
- Pinboard starts at $22 per year. Linkwarden starts at $3 per user / month, billed yearly ($4 billed monthly).
- Linkwarden has a free plan. Pinboard does not.
- Only Linkwarden lists iOS and Android apps.
- Linkwarden is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Linkwarden also covers highlights.
Suits: People who want a fast, text-based bookmark archive without ads or trackers
- 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). Linkwarden starts at $3 per user / month, billed yearly ($4 billed monthly).
- Linkwarden also covers bookmarks.
Suits: People who want a read-later archive on a server they control
- Free plan · from $40/yr
Diigo
Bookmarking with highlights and sticky notes on web pages and PDFs
- Diigo starts at $40 per year (Standard). Linkwarden starts at $3 per user / month, billed yearly ($4 billed monthly).
- Only Linkwarden lists an Android app.
- Linkwarden is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Diigo also covers research.
- Linkwarden also covers read later.
Suits: Students and researchers who annotate web pages and PDFs
- Free
Readeck
Open-source, self-hosted read-later and bookmark archive
- Readeck is free. Linkwarden starts at $3 per user / month, billed yearly ($4 billed monthly).
- Only Readeck lists a macOS app.
Suits: People who want a private read-later archive on their own server
- Free plan · from $25/yr
start.me
Start page and bookmark manager built from widgets
- start.me starts at $25 per year (Personal PRO). Linkwarden starts at $3 per user / month, billed yearly ($4 billed monthly).
- Linkwarden is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- start.me also covers rSS reader.
- Linkwarden also covers read later and highlights.
Suits: People who want one visual homepage of links in every browser
Limits worth knowing in Linkwarden
- Linkwarden Cloud has no free plan, and its 14-day trial needs a credit card and bills automatically when it ends.
- Each Cloud seat covers 30,000 links; saving more means paying for extra seats at the same per-user price.
- Single sign-on is listed for Enterprise and self-hosted users only.
- Refunds are offered only when requested within 3 days of the first payment.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Linkwarden?
The alternatives to Linkwarden in this directory are Karakeep, Raindrop.io, linkding, Pinboard, wallabag, Diigo, Readeck and start.me. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Linkwarden.
Is there a free alternative to Linkwarden?
Yes. linkding and Readeck are free to use. Karakeep, Raindrop.io, wallabag, Diigo and start.me have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Linkwarden alternatives work on Windows?
The Linkwarden listing does not include a Windows app. Raindrop.io lists one.
Which Linkwarden alternatives work on macOS?
The Linkwarden 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.