Alternatives · Read Later
Pinboard alternatives
Pinboard compared with 7 alternatives: Raindrop.io, linkding, Diigo, Linkwarden, Karakeep and 2 more.
Pinboard is a paid product, starting at $22 per year. All 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PinboardThis tool | From $22/yr | No | Web, Browser extension |
| Raindrop.io | Free plan · from $28/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| linkding | Free | Free | Web, Browser extension |
| Diigo | Free plan · from $40/yr | Yes | Web, iOS, 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 |
| Anybox | Free plan · from $1.99/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS, Browser extension |
| start.me | Free plan · from $25/yr | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
How each one differs from Pinboard
- 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. Pinboard starts at $22 per year.
- Raindrop.io has a free plan. Pinboard does not.
- Only Raindrop.io lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Raindrop.io also covers highlights.
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. Pinboard starts at $22 per year.
- linkding has a free plan. Pinboard does not.
- linkding is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
Suits: Self-hosters who want a small, quick bookmark manager
- Free plan · from $40/yr
Diigo
Bookmarking with highlights and sticky notes on web pages and PDFs
- Diigo starts at $40 per year (Standard). Pinboard starts at $22 per year.
- Diigo has a free plan. Pinboard does not.
- Only Diigo lists an iOS app.
- Diigo also covers research and highlights.
- Pinboard also covers read later.
Suits: Students and researchers who annotate web pages and PDFs
- 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). Pinboard starts at $22 per year.
- 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: 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). Pinboard starts at $22 per year.
- 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 keep links, notes, images and PDFs in one collection
- 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). Pinboard starts at $22 per year.
- Anybox has a free plan. Pinboard does not.
- Only Anybox lists macOS and iOS apps.
- Only Pinboard lists a web app.
- Anybox can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: Mac, iPhone and iPad users replacing a browser's bookmark manager
- Free plan · from $25/yr
start.me
Start page and bookmark manager built from widgets
- start.me starts at $25 per year (Personal PRO). Pinboard starts at $22 per year.
- start.me has a free plan. Pinboard does not.
- Only start.me lists iOS and Android apps.
- start.me also covers rSS reader.
- Pinboard also covers read later.
Suits: People who want one visual homepage of links in every browser
Limits worth knowing in Pinboard
- There is no free plan and no free trial; a payment is refundable within seven days of signup.
- Stored page copies and full-text search require the $39 archival account.
- There are no native mobile apps: Pinboard offers a mobile website and relies on third-party apps.
- The archive crawler cannot save paywalled pages, and the FAQ says YouTube and Twitter links are not saved properly.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Pinboard?
The alternatives to Pinboard in this directory are Raindrop.io, linkding, Diigo, Linkwarden, Karakeep, Anybox and start.me. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Pinboard.
Is there a free alternative to Pinboard?
Yes. linkding is free to use. Raindrop.io, Diigo, Linkwarden, Karakeep, Anybox and start.me have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Pinboard alternatives work on Windows?
The Pinboard listing does not include a Windows app. Raindrop.io lists one.
Which Pinboard alternatives work on macOS?
The Pinboard listing does not include a macOS app. Raindrop.io and Anybox list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Pinboard?
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 Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.