Self-hosted alternatives to Raindrop.io

A bookmark and link manager, hosted by you. 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

★ 26,207

Bookmark-everything app with a touch of AI for the data hoarders out there.

Bookmarks and Link SharingPastebins AGPL-3.0

LinkWarden

★ 18,695

Bookmark and archive manager to store your useful links.

Bookmarks and Link Sharing MIT

Shiori

★ 11,514

Simple bookmark manager built with Go.

Bookmarks and Link Sharing MIT

linkding

★ 10,749

Minimal bookmark management with a fast and clean UI. Simple installation through Docker and can run on your Raspberry Pi.

Bookmarks and Link Sharing MIT

Buku

★ 7,147

Powerful bookmark manager and a personal textual mini-web.

Bookmarks and Link Sharing GPL-3.0

Shaarli

★ 3,873

Personal, minimalist, super-fast, no-database bookmarking and link sharing platform.

Bookmarks and Link Sharing Zlib

LinkAce

★ 3,303

Bookmark 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.

Bookmarks and Link Sharing GPL-3.0

Slash

★ 3,165

An open source, self-hosted bookmarks and link sharing platform.

Bookmarks and Link Sharing GPL-3.0

Faved

★ 1,138

Handcrafted 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.

Bookmarks and Link Sharing MIT

Espial

★ 891

An open-source, web-based bookmarking server.

Bookmarks and Link Sharing AGPL-3.0

Servas

★ 818

A 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.

Bookmarks and Link Sharing GPL-3.0

Firefox Account Server

★ 676

Host your own Firefox accounts server.

Bookmarks and Link Sharing MPL-2.0

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes. We've gathered 12 self-hosted, open source alternatives to Raindrop.io — including Karakeep, LinkWarden, Shiori. You run all of them on your own server.

What is the best open source alternative to Raindrop.io?

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 Raindrop.io?

Yes. You can use a home server (homelab) or a cheap VPS (from ~€4/mo). See the hosting suggestions on this page.