Self-hosted alternatives to Pinterest
Inspiration boards and visual bookmarks, self-hosted. Below are 12 open source options you host on your own server — with no monthly per-user fee and full control of your data.
Karakeep
★ 26,207Bookmark-everything app with a touch of AI for the data hoarders out there.
LinkWarden
★ 18,695Bookmark and archive manager to store your useful links.
Shiori
★ 11,514Simple bookmark manager built with Go.
linkding
★ 10,749Minimal bookmark management with a fast and clean UI. Simple installation through Docker and can run on your Raspberry Pi.
Buku
★ 7,147Powerful bookmark manager and a personal textual mini-web.
Shaarli
★ 3,873Personal, minimalist, super-fast, no-database bookmarking and link sharing platform.
LinkAce
★ 3,303Bookmark archive with automatic backups to the Internet Archive, link monitoring, and a full REST API. Installation is done via Docker, or as a simple PHP application.
Slash
★ 3,165An open source, self-hosted bookmarks and link sharing platform.
Faved
★ 1,138Handcrafted bookmark manager combining powerful tagging, instant search, and a clean, distraction-free interface. Built for large collections and advanced workflows, optimized for efficiency and ease-of-use.
Espial
★ 891An open-source, web-based bookmarking server.
Servas
★ 818A self-hosted bookmark management tool. It allows organization with tags, groups, and a list specifically for later access. It supports multiple users with 2FA. Companion browser extensions are available for Firefox and Chrome.
Firefox Account Server
★ 676Host your own Firefox accounts server.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free self-hosted alternative to Pinterest?
Yes. We've gathered 12 self-hosted, open source alternatives to Pinterest — including Karakeep, LinkWarden, Shiori. You run all of them on your own server.
What is the best open source alternative to Pinterest?
Karakeep is one of the most popular (26,207 GitHub stars). The "best" depends on your case — compare the options below.
Do I need a server to replace Pinterest?
Yes. You can use a home server (homelab) or a cheap VPS (from ~€4/mo). See the hosting suggestions on this page.