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Self-hosted alternatives to Raindrop.io

The Raindrop.io listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 9 of the 36 other read-later and bookmark apps in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Raindrop.io has a free plan. Paid plans start at $28 per year, or $3 per month. All of them are free or have a free plan.

9 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Raindrop.io

  1. Linkwarden

    Open-source bookmark manager that preserves a copy of each page

    • Linkwarden starts at $3 per user / month, billed yearly ($4 billed monthly). Raindrop.io starts at $28 per year, or $3 per month.
    • Only Raindrop.io lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Linkwarden is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Linkwarden vs Raindrop.ioLinkwarden pricing and details

  2. 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). Raindrop.io starts at $28 per year, or $3 per month.
    • Only Raindrop.io lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Karakeep is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Karakeep vs Raindrop.ioKarakeep pricing and details

  3. linkding

    Minimal, self-hosted bookmark manager with tags and archiving

    • linkding is free. Raindrop.io starts at $28 per year, or $3 per month.
    • 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.
    linkding vs Raindrop.iolinkding pricing and details

  4. Readeck

    Open-source, self-hosted read-later and bookmark archive

    • Readeck is free. Raindrop.io starts at $28 per year, or $3 per month.
    • Only Raindrop.io lists a Windows app.
    • Readeck is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Readeck pricing and details

  5. NewsBlur

    Open-source RSS reader with trainable story filters

    • NewsBlur starts at $36 per year (Premium). Raindrop.io starts at $28 per year, or $3 per month.
    • Only Raindrop.io lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Raindrop.io lists a browser extension.
    • NewsBlur is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    NewsBlur pricing and details

  6. 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). Raindrop.io starts at $28 per year, or $3 per month.
    • Only Raindrop.io lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • wallabag is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Raindrop.io also covers bookmarks.
    wallabag pricing and details

  7. Miniflux

    Minimalist open-source feed reader, self-hosted or hosted

    • Miniflux starts at $15 per year (hosted version). Raindrop.io starts at $28 per year, or $3 per month.
    • Only Raindrop.io lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Raindrop.io lists a browser extension.
    • Miniflux is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Miniflux pricing and details

  8. FreshRSS

    Free, self-hosted RSS and Atom feed aggregator

    • FreshRSS is free. Raindrop.io starts at $28 per year, or $3 per month.
    • Only Raindrop.io lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Raindrop.io lists a browser extension.
    • FreshRSS is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    FreshRSS pricing and details

  9. Tiny Tiny RSS

    Free, self-hosted web feed reader with filters and plugins

    • Tiny Tiny RSS is free. Raindrop.io starts at $28 per year, or $3 per month.
    • Only Raindrop.io lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Raindrop.io lists a browser extension.
    • Tiny Tiny RSS is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Tiny Tiny RSS pricing and details

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to Raindrop.io?

Yes. Linkwarden, Karakeep, linkding, Readeck, NewsBlur, wallabag, Miniflux, FreshRSS and 1 more can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Can Raindrop.io be self-hosted?

The Raindrop.io listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Raindrop.io: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.