Best self-hosted Bookmarks and Link Sharing apps
Software which allows users to add, annotate, edit, and share bookmarks) of web documents.
19 open source Bookmarks and Link Sharing tools you host on your own server — with full control of your data and no per-user cost.
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.
NeonLink
★ 400Bookmark service with unique design and simple installation with Docker.
42links
Bookmarking server supporting multiple accounts.
Betula
Single-user federated bookmark manager with Fediverse support and archives.
Digibunch
Create bunches of links to share with your learners or colleagues.
PieFed
A link aggregator / reddit clone for the fediverse (alternative to Reddit).
Readeck
Save the precious readable content of web pages you like and want to keep forever. See it as a bookmark manager and a read later tool.
SyncMarks
Sync and manage your browser bookmarks from Edge, Firefox and Chromium.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best self-hosted Bookmarks and Link Sharing tools?
Among the 19 options, the most popular include Karakeep, LinkWarden, Shiori. Compare license, platform and popularity in the list below.
Is there a free open source alternative for Bookmarks and Link Sharing?
Yes — all 19 tools on this page are open source and you run them on your own server, with no monthly fee.
Where can I host a Bookmarks and Link Sharing app?
On a home server (homelab) or a cheap VPS from ~€4/mo. See the suggestions on this page.